Support Worker - Respite Services

Corserv Recruitment; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care services provider in Truro is seeking a Support Worker to assist adults with learning and physical disabilities. This role involves helping individuals in daily living activities and promoting their independence. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and an empathetic approach. The position offers competitive pay of £12.63 per hour for 30 hours a week, including opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

31 days annual leave

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills for recording care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Engage individuals in activities that promote independence.
• Ensure care, respect, and dignity are maintained.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Do you want to help Adults with Learning & Physical Disabilities achieve the best outcomes possible? Are you capable of working on your own initiative as well as with a great team?

Corserv care are currently looking to recruit a support worker at Tregarne/Chy Koes, Respite Services in St Austell.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and proactive individual who will embrace change, to join a well-established team in providing a high-quality service for adults with learning and physical disabilities.

You will need to be able to demonstrate that you have experience of supporting and encouraging individuals in their daily activities whilst ensuring that care, respect and dignity are shown at all times.

You will work well in a team but equally be confident and able to work independently in the community when required.

The role includes assisting people in all aspects of their daily living, including personal care and supporting them to engage in activities which promote independence, choice and supporting confidence.

Good communication skills are important for this role as is the knowledge to use IT based software for recording and updating care plans.

The post is primarily based in the St Austell service though staff will be expected to support other services if required.

Essential Skills:

• Current right to work in the UK
• An understanding of Learning Disabilities
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic IT Skills
• Empathy and a passion to support others
• Excellent attention to detail
• Great time management
• Working conditions: Shift work, including evenings, weekends, public holidays. A requirement to complete sleep-in shifts as part of the role. Physical aspects of the role may include manual handling and assisting people with their mobility. Exposure to the potential of behaviour that challenges.
• Collaborative: Working with wider teams and clients to deliver success, valuing a team approach to projects and challenges within your role. Using group resources effectively to produce results. Be an effective communicator at all times.

Benefits & Our Offer to You:

Competitive Rates of Pay & Hours:

£12.63 per hour

Shifts: 30 hours per week, working across days, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins according to the rota. Guaranteed permanent weekly hours.

Sleep-ins are paid at an additional £65.00.

Location:

Tregarne/Chy Koes - St. Austell PL25 5QE

Training:

Full training and continuous development provided, job shadowing, team support, 1:1 supervisions and annual appraisals, opportunity to achieve qualifications and a career pathway.

Pension:

A generous pension scheme with employer contribution.

Annual Leave:

31 days (including Bank Holidays). This is pro-rata for part time working patterns. Option to buy extra leave.

Discount Scheme:

Access to Employee Discount Scheme, Blue Light card and Vectis card: All provide various discount on groceries, household bills, holidays and much more.

Our values:

• Committed; kind, caring and compassionate.
• High-quality; reliable, trustworthy and consistent.
• Collaborative; respectful, connected and understanding.
• Proactive; flexible, innovative and problem-solving.

How to apply:

It’s really easy to apply, please click and follow the questions. Then you have the choice to either attach your CV, or if you don’t have a CV you can fill out your work experience. Corserv Care look forward to receiving your details and we will respond to your application. Due to the large number of applications, we will be viewing applicants on a daily basis and we may contact you before the closing date to invite you to an interview.

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 29th June 2025.

We are currently unable to offer Certificates of Sponsorship to skilled care and support workers from overseas looking to switch employer.

Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. You will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.

About Corserv Care:

We work in partnership with healthcare professionals and local communities to offer high-quality care in Cornwall. Corserv Care provides a range of domiciliary and residential services under one brand. Leading the way in delivering the best possible care services, we empower change and enhance quality of life. Our work is made possible by a committed and creative team, with positivity, innovation, collaboration and trust driving what we do and how we do it.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Corserv Care.