Zero-Hour Contract Support Worker

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
St Austell and Truro
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Personal care Medication administration Daily living tasks support Communication skills Teamwork Safeguarding Record keeping Computer literacy

FULL DESCRIPTION

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.

  • 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.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • 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

When you join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you will receive:

  • 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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