Support Worker – Penryn, Cornwall

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Bissom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd in Penryn, Cornwall, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults with complex needs in a supported housing setting. You'll deliver person-centred support, help build confidence, promote independence and encourage engagement with community activities.

The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, paid £15.34 per hour, on a 12-week contract with the possibility of permanency, starting 26 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in support work, supported housing, homelessness or complex needs.
• Understands support planning and risk management.
• Able to build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Capable of working independently and flexibly across a rolling rota.
• Resilient, adaptable and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to adults with complex needs.
• Develop and maintain support plans.
• Complete risk assessments and risk management.
• Encourage independence and community engagement.
• Maintain accurate records and case notes.
• Work closely with colleagues and external agencies.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures.
• Undertake lone working as required.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Job description

This Support Worker role in Penryn, Cornwall offers £15.34 per hour on a full-time basis of 37 hours weekly. The contract runs for 12 weeks initially, with scope to become permanent, starting 26th October 2026. Shifts span five days across a rolling rota, Monday to Sunday, between 8am and 9pm.

Working within a supported housing service, the postholder assists adults who have complex needs. Duties include creating support plans, completing risk assessments, promoting independence, and encouraging community involvement. Applicants need a valid DBS check. Key skills involve empathy, reliability, and the ability to manage challenging situations calmly. This position suits someone dedicated to helping others achieve positive outcomes.

Support Worker - Penryn, Cornwall

• Location: Penryn, Cornwall
• Pay: £15.34 per hour
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: 12 weeks temporary, with potential to become permanent
• Start Date: 26th October 2026
• Shifts: 5 days per week on a rolling rota, Monday-Sunday between 8am-9pm
• DBS required

We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join a supported housing service in Penryn, working with adults with complex needs. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll provide person-centred support, helping individuals build confidence, maintain independence and achieve positive outcomes.

The Role

• Provide tailored support to adults with complex needs
• Develop and maintain support plans
• Complete risk assessments and risk management
• Encourage independence and community engagement
• Support access to social, educational and employment opportunities
• Maintain accurate records and case notes
• Work closely with colleagues and external agencies
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures
• Undertake lone working as required

About You

• Has experience within support work, supported housing, homelessness or complex needs
• Understands support planning and risk management
• Can build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries
• Is confident working independently
• Is resilient, adaptable and comfortable working under pressure
• Has good IT and record-keeping skills
• Can work flexibly across the rota, including weekends and bank holidays

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.