Support Worker - Newquay

TN United Kingdom; Newquay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Support Workers in Newquay to empower individuals with diverse needs. Join a friendly team dedicated to enhancing the lives of energetic young men and older adults through personalized support in daily living skills and community access. This role offers flexible shifts, comprehensive training, and ongoing career development, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about helping others and want to grow in a rewarding field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full training to achieve the Care Certificate

Ongoing training and career development

Contributory pension

Cost coverage for DBS checks

Planned rotas in advance

Access to Wagestream

Shopping discounts

Referral bonuses

Wellbeing helplines

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Support individuals in daily living skills and community access.
• Build professional relationships and contribute to care plans.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
• Support community access for socialisation and friendships.
• Maintain health needs of individuals.

Skills

Good communication skills

Positive and patient approach

Resilience and respect for diversity

Ability to build professional relationships

Teamwork skills

Job description

We’re hiring Support Workers in Newquay

Opportunities in Supported Living Settings in Quintrell Downs, Newquay

Join our team supporting two groups of individuals: three energetic young men living in their own flats, who enjoy activities like skateboarding, going to the beach, and evenings out with friends, and three older adults sharing a peaceful home. In this small setting, you will work on a one-to-one basis, focusing on each person's preferences, needs, and daily outcomes.

Your support will focus on developing daily living skills, accessing the community, personal care, and medication management.

We offer a friendly team environment with support from day one. All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service.

Requirements include a UK manual driving license.

Benefits:

• Full training to achieve the nationally recognised Care Certificate
• Ongoing training and career development, including professional qualifications
• Contributory pension
• Cost coverage for DBS checks
• Planned rotas in advance
• Access to Wagestream for salary and earnings management
• Shopping discounts (Blue Light card, EE perks, Costco membership)
• Referral bonuses for recommending friends
• Wellbeing helplines
• Health Cash Plan

Skills and Qualities:

• Good communication skills
• Positive and patient approach
• Resilience and respect for diversity
• Ability to build professional relationships
• Teamwork skills

Your Responsibilities:

• Empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives
• Develop daily living skills
• Support community access for socialisation, employment, training, or friendships
• Contribute to and develop individual care plans
• Communicate effectively with support recipients, families, and professionals
• Maintain health needs of individuals

BrandonTrust works alongside people of different abilities to create opportunities and empower them to live the lives they choose.

All support workers must work flexible shifts and pass an enhanced DBS check.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.