Support Worker

Salary: £12.30 per hour

Closing Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2025

Job Description

Reference Code: SWTEIGN0825

Support Worker

Hourly Rate: £12.30 per hour
Overtime Rate: +£2 per hour
Hours: 30 hours
Location: Teignmouth, Devon

Essential: Full UK Driver’s licence & have held the licence for 12 months as you will be required to drive a Havencare vehicle.

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.

About the Role​

We are looking for a reliable, compassionate and enthusiastic support worker to assist three gentlemen and one female within their own home in Teignmouth   and out in the community. This is a rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in peoples’ life through meaningful engagement and support.

Our people at Hawkins have complex health and support needs, this role will require you to carry out intimate personal care.

Our people have learning disabilities and autism and communication difficulties

Our people like to have planned routines and structures in place

Our people need full support with every aspect of daily lives

We need you to be a driver with clean full UK driving licence as our people will want you to drive them in the house vehicle to places /activities in the community

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About the usual working pattern: 

Week 1:

Monday: 10-10

Tuesday: 10-2

Friday: 10-10

Saturday: 10-2

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Week 2:

Monday: 10-10

Tuesday: 10-2

Friday: 10-10

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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

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Closing date: 

The closing date for this vacancy is the 21^st September 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

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To apply: Please connect with this role by following this link: https://havencarehomesandsupportltd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=64396623-7d02-4e9d-a909-194dfc524e20

View Role Brief here: Support Worker - Role Brief - 30 hours - Hawkins.pdf