Support Worker - Penryn, Cornwall

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Penryn; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a role in Penryn, Cornwall. The position involves working with adults with complex needs in a supported housing setting, requiring DBS clearance and a commitment to safeguarding alongside developing tailored support plans.

The role covers 37 hours per week at £15.34 per hour, on a 12-week temporary contract with the potential to become permanent, starting 26 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in support work, supported housing, homelessness or complex needs.
• Understanding of support planning and risk management.
• Ability to build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Comfortable working independently and 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.
• 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.

Skills

Support work experience

Risk management

Record keeping

IT literacy

Weekend & bank holidays availability

Job description

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.

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
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.