Support Worker – Truro/Penryn

RGB Recruitment; Truro, Penryn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment invites experienced Support Workers to join a supported housing scheme in Truro, Cornwall. This temporary, part-time role offers 22.2 hours per week across evenings and weekends, with shifts 8am–9pm and AS, including evenings and weekends.

You will provide person-centred support, develop residents' independent living skills, complete support plans and risk assessments, and work with housing services to help residents live more independently.

Qualifications

• Experience in supported housing or supporting vulnerable adults.
• Understanding of support planning and risk management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends.
• Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to adults with complex needs.
• Help residents develop independent living skills.
• Complete support plans and risk assessments.
• Support individuals with housing-related needs and tenancy sustainment.
• Encourage engagement with community services, education and employment.
• Work alongside external agencies and support services.
• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Independent work

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Support Worker – Truro

• Location: Truro/Penryn, Cornwall
• Pay: £15.34 per hour
• Hours: 22.2 hours per week (3 days)
• Shifts: Monday–Sunday, between 8am–9pm, including evenings and weekends
• Contract: Temporary
• Interviews: ASAP

RGB Recruitment are looking for an experienced Support Worker to join a supported housing scheme in Truro, supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, helping individuals maintain their accommodation, develop life skills and live independently.

The Role

• Provide person-centred support to adults with complex needs.
• Help residents develop independent living skills.
• Complete support plans and risk assessments.
• Support individuals with housing-related needs and tenancy sustainment.
• Encourage engagement with community services, education and employment.
• Work alongside external agencies and support services.
• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience in supported housing, homelessness or supporting vulnerable adults.
• Understanding of support planning and risk management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends.
• Enhanced DBS required.