Support Worker

Salary: £12.30 per hour

Closing Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2026

Job Description

Reference Code: SWPriory1125

Job Title: ​Support Worker

Hourly Rate: £12.30 per hour
Hours: 40 per week

Location: Plympton

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 enthusiastic, resourceful and forward-thinking people and are excited to be recruiting Support Workers to support individuals Paul and Simon within our service in Plympton

About the Role:

Both gentlemen are non-verbal and you will work across both services within the same property, both gentlemen rely on their staff team to support them with all their daily tasks/needs, this includes personal care, giving medication, arranging appointments, cooking and cleaning. Both gentlemen enjoy going out in their local community, a driver would be an advantage but not necessary as local bus routes are at the end of the road. One gentleman is very mobile and enjoys local walks, whereas the other gentleman has limited mobility and uses a staff pushed wheelchair, he also has a mobility vehicle.

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About the usual working pattern:

Week 1

Monday - 8am to 10pm (sleep-in)

Tuesday - 7am to 8am

Wednesday - 8am to 10pm

Friday - 8am to 10pm (sleep-in)

Saturday -7am to 8am

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Week 2

Wednesday - 8am to 10pm

Friday - 8am to 10pm (sleep-in)

Saturday - 7am to 9am

Sunday - 8am to 10pm

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We will provide you with:

• Quality training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance your skills and knowledge
• Free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Big financial rewards through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Vouchers at Christmas, your work anniversary, and your birthday
• Paid DBS
• Annual pay and the opportunity to earn overtime.
• …and more!
  

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Closing date: 

The closing date for this vacancy is 4^th January 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

Check out the role brief and assignment information here: Support Worker - Role Brief - 40 per week.pdf
To apply now please follow this link: https://havencarehomesandsupportltd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=47c1dc73-7dfc-404d-951b-2fd91a296d59