Salary: £12.70 per hour (£12.30 base rate +40p complex service)
Closing Date: Fri, 16 May 2025
Support Worker
Hourly Rate: £12.70 (£12.30 base rate +40 complex service rate)
Overtime rate: +£2 on usual hourly rate
Hours: 35.5 hours per week
Location: Plymouth
Annual earning potential: £23,444 per annum
Essential: Male only*. Driver preferred, but non driver would be considered.
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 to join our team support J in Plymouth.
About the Role:
J is a male in his mid-thirties and has rather limited communication skills. J can benefit with support with additional support with making choices. J enjoys spending time at home, watching Disney, enjoying a takeaway and relaxing with his staff. J enjoys going for walks and going out for a drive. Family is very important to J and his family visits weekly.
J can sometimes find the world a confusing and scary place, so needs a staff team who is considerate, compassionate and has the patience to support him with his anxieties. We are looking for a loyal person who will take the time for him to trust you and build a strong
relationship.
Check out the role brief here: 2025 - Role Brief - Support Worker - LAKJ.pdf
About the usual working pattern:
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As a flexible employer we are open to discuss what work patterns are mutually beneficial to meet the needs of the people we support.
*For occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a male only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
We will provide you with:
Closing date: The closing date for this vacancy is 16th May 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
