Zero-Hour Contract Support Worker
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Zero-Hour Contract Support Workers – Cornwall
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recruiting Zero-Hour Contract Support Workers to join our Supported Living Services in Cornwall.
This is a rewarding opportunity for caring, reliable and compassionate individuals who want to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable adults. You will support people with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs, helping them to live as independently, safely and confidently as possible within their own supported living environment.
Job Overview
Location: St Austell and Truro
Pay Rate: £14.09 per hour
Contract Type: Zero-Hour Contract
Service Area: Supported Living Services
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day care and practical support in line with each Service User’s individual care plan. You will play an important role in promoting independence, dignity, choice, wellbeing and safety.
- Supporting Service Users with daily living tasks
- Providing personal care where required
- Administering or supporting with medication, in line with procedures
- Preparing meals and supporting with feeding where needed
- Supporting Service Users to access the community and attend appointments
- Helping with cleaning and maintaining a safe living environment
- Responding appropriately to Service User queries, concerns or complaints
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults and reporting concerns in line with company procedures
- Maintaining accurate, confidential and up-to-date records and documentation
- Working as part of a team to deliver person-centred support
Hours will be allocated on a shift basis and may include day shifts, sleep-ins and waking night shifts.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay starting from £14.09 per hour
- Comprehensive and ongoing training
- Access to a pension scheme
- 28 days paid holiday, rolled up
- Career development opportunities
- Fully funded enhanced DBS check for your first application
- Flexible working patterns that can fit around your availability
- Supportive team environment
What We Are Looking For
Previous experience in a Support Worker or Care Worker role is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be provided.
We are looking for people who have:
- A genuine passion for care and supporting others
- A kind, respectful and person-centred approach
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- The ability to work well as part of a team
- Resilience and the confidence to ask for support when needed
- Basic computer literacy
- A reliable and professional attitude
An NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification, is desirable but not essential.
A full UK driving licence is desirable but not required.
Applicants must be able to provide evidence of valid right to work in the UK.
Safeguarding and DBS
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before starting employment.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about care and want to support people to live meaningful, independent lives, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a Support Worker.
More Information
- Job Title: Care Worker - Cornwall
- Department: Supported Living
- Reports to: Services Coordinator
- Salary Offers: £14.09/hour
- Experience Levels: Junior
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