Support Worker - The Orchard

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable charity organization in Plymstock is seeking a female Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities and other support needs. The role includes personal care, cooking, and facilitating community access, all tailored to individual support plans. The position offers a flexible schedule with a rolling rota and comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Quality training and development opportunities

Overtime rate

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Scheme rewards

Vouchers for milestones

Paid DBS

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities or support needs.
• Ability to follow support plans and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with cooking, cleaning, and personal care.
• Facilitate access to community resources and activities.
• Support individuals in line with their tailored support plans.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Resourcefulness

Ability to support individuals

Job description

Reference Code: SWORCH0825


Hourly Rate: £12.30 per hour
Hours: 24 hours per week (averaged over a 4 week period)
Location: The Orchard, Plymstock.

Due to our sponsorship obligations, we are unable to offer part-time hours to those requiring sponsorship.




Havencare is a forward-thinking and growing charity. We have been making a difference for 35 years, changing the lives of people who have learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and other support needs. Our big aims include every person having a home that is right for them, and support for the life they choose.

At Havencare, first and foremost, we are looking for outstanding people who align with our values of Transparency, Quality and Engagement.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful and forward-thinking person and are excited to be recruiting a Support Worker to work in one of our hub based services in Plymstock.


About the Role:
The Orchard is an extra care provision currently supporting 7 people. The people we support at The Orchard all have varying support needs and all have tailor made support built around their needs. All of the people we support have individual packages of support and access to extra care support for emergency situations. You would be supporting each individual in line with their support plan with tasks such as cooking, cleaning, personal care, shopping and accessing the community.


About the usual working pattern: We have a 4 week rolling rota. Please see below. Please note, this is subject to change with the changing needs of the service.


Week 1
Monday- 0800-1900
Tuesday- 1000-1430
Friday- 0900-1600


Week 2
Monday- 2200-2300 & Sleep
Tuesday- 0800-1430
Thursday- 1300-1830
Saturday- 0900-2300


Week 3
Tuesday- 2200-2300 & Sleep
Wednesday- 0800-1600
Thursday- 0900-1600
Friday- 0900-1600


Week 4
Tuesday- 1000-2300
Thursday- 0800-1600
Saturday-0900-1330
Sunday- 2200-2300 & Sleep



For occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a female only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).


We will provide you with:
• Quality training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance your skills and knowledge
• Additional rate for overtime shifts
• Free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Big financial rewards through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Vouchers at Christmas, your work anniversary, and your birthday
• Paid DBS
• …and more!




Closing date:
The closing date for this vacancy is 13th September 2025. Applications will be considered as and when received.


If your application is successful, any offer of employment will be subject to:


A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and subsequent registration for the DBS Update Service
2 acceptable / satisfactory references
Evidence of eligibility / right to work in the UK