Support Worker; Waking Nights

SWCORN
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Support Worker (Waking Nights)

£14.45 (+additional pay factors e.g. +40p complex)

20/40 hours per week over a 2 week rolling pattern, and 36 hours per week over a 2 week rolling pattern

Leedstown near Hayle and Penzance

We are not offering sponsorship for this role

Havencare is a forward-thinking and growing charity. We have been making a difference for over 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, dynamic, flexible, resourceful and forward-thinking People and are excited to be recruiting waking night support workers Across the Hayle and Penzance areas of Cornwall

Our support workers will be experienced preferably in working and supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism and other diagnoses and could include some personal care. Each individual has their own support plan which is the quintessential guide in their needs, likes and dislikes, communication and so forth.

Our support workers will work in a person-centered way to the needs and choices of everyone supported. The 2 services we are recruiting are very different.

Leedstown near Hayle:
Supporting 2 gentlemen who are non-verbal using Makaton and visual aids for communication, this service provides a mix of 1:1 and 2:1 Support during the days and 1:1 support overnight. The successful candidate will need to be a driver due to service location and very limited public transport being available. Some personal care may be required in this service as well as communication through behaviours which training is provided for.

The role will need to be a driver due to service location and have access to their own vehicle.

We are currently looking for waking night staff who are resilient, quality driven, flexible staff to join our team to support the wonderful individuals who reside with us.

Leedstown near Hayle:
Supporting 2 gentlemen who are non-verbal using Makaton and visual aids for communication, this service provides a mix of 1:1 and 2:1 Support during the days and 1:1 support overnight. The successful candidate will need to be a driver due to service location and very limited public transport being available. Some personal care may be required in this service as well as communication through behaviours which training is provided for.

• Week 1, All nights available
• Week 2, All nights available

For occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a male or female for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule
9).

• 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
• Hourly rate starting  per hour for Waking nights and the opportunity to earn overtime.
• …and more!

The closing date for this vacancy 11 th December 2026. 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