Support Worker - Truro

Active Care Group; St. Austell; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Nest pension

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Induction training

DBS check

Job summary

Active Care Group seeks a female Support Worker to assist a wheelchair-using client in St Austell. You will join a compassionate 2:1 care team, providing personal and complex care in the home and community. The role offers a flexible zero-hours contract with ongoing shifts and a stable client schedule.

You will need a full UK driving licence and be comfortable using a hoist with appropriate training. Benefits include holiday pay, Nest pension, and DBS induction support.

Qualifications

• Female candidate required due to genuine occupational requirement.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Comfortable with personal and complex care needs.
• Willing to operate a hoist or train to do so.

Responsibilities

• Support a lady with complex daily care needs as part of a 2:1 team.
• Provide personal care and support with activities in the community.
• Follow rosters, ensuring reliable, consistent care.
• Assist transfers using a hoist after training.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Reliable

Full UK driving licence

Job description

# Support WorkerTruroCloses 20 October 2026Apply nowYou'll be taken to our application system to complete your application.## About this roleAre you a kind, caring and reliable Female Support Worker with a full UK driving licence looking for a rewarding role where no two days are quite the same?We are looking for a dedicated female support worker to join a friendly and consistent 2:1 care team supporting a wonderful lady who lives independently in a two-bedroom annexe at her parents’ home in **St Austell.****About the client:**Our client is a full-time wheelchair user who requires hoisting for all transfers and support with all aspects of her daily care needs.She is a very happy, smiley lady with a wonderful personality. She loves music—especially boybands like Boyzone—and enjoys attending concerts whenever possible. She has a busy and active weekly routine, regularly attending art and music clubs as well as hydrotherapy sessions. She thrives on social interaction and enjoys getting out and about.**Available shifts:*** Day shifts 08:00 – 20:00 - Monday-Sunday* Thursdays 11am – 6pm* Day/Sleep – 08:00am – 08:00amIn this role, you’ll support one individual with complex needs as part of a consistent care team, with regular weekly shifts and rotas planned in advance. While the role is offered on a flexible zero-hours contract, the work is ongoing and typically provides a stable working pattern with the same client.**Where looking for:**You’ll be someone who is:* Caring, compassionate and patient* Reliable and committed to providing high-quality support* Comfortable supporting with personal care and complex care needs* Confident working as part of a **2:1 support team*** Comfortable using a hoist, or willing to undertake the necessary training* Friendly and sociable, with a genuine interest in supporting someone to enjoy their hobbies and interests* Comfortable supporting someone in their own home and out in the community* A **female driver with a full UK driving licence****What you'll have:*** Full UK driving licence**What to look forward to:*** Pay up to £13 per hour* Additional 14.07% holiday pay on every hour worked* Paid DBS check and induction training* Consistent work schedule for stability* Holiday pay & Nest pension* Recognition through our Active Awards programme* Refer-a-Friend scheme – earn up to £1,000!* Incredible support from our clinical and business leadership team**Please note: We are recruiting a Female Support Worker due to a genuine occupational requirement of the person we support. This role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9.**At Active Care Group, we want everyone to feel welcome and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know and we would be very happy to discuss this with you.