Key details
About the role
Your responsibilities may include:
Supporting individuals with daily living tasks.
Assisting with personal care where required.
Helping people access their local community and social activities.
Supporting individuals to attend appointments.
Assisting with meal preparation and household tasks.
Administering or supporting with medication in line with training and policies.
Encouraging independence, confidence, and wellbeing.
Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with colleagues and professionals.
This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a genuine difference to the lives of the people you support.
Join our friendly and dedicated team and help us provide outstanding care and support across Cornwall.
What we offer our staff
A typical day
No two days are the same as a Support Worker, but your role will focus on helping individuals live as independently and fulfillingly as possible both at home and in their local community.
A typical day may include:
Supporting individuals with their morning routine, including personal care where required.
Assisting with preparing meals, drinks, and encouraging healthy eating.
Providing support with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
Supporting individuals to attend appointments, activities, college, work placements, or social events.
Encouraging participation in hobbies, interests, and community activities to promote wellbeing and inclusion.
Supporting individuals to develop daily living skills, confidence, and independence.
Assisting with medication administration in line with training and care plans.
Building positive relationships through conversation, companionship, and emotional support.
Working alongside families, healthcare professionals, and other services to ensure the best outcomes for the people we support.
Completing records and documentation accurately to reflect the support provided.
Whether it’s helping someone achieve a personal goal, enjoy a day out in the community, learn a new skill, or simply providing reassurance and encouragement, every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.
Other essentials
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals in their own homes and within the community.
Promote independence, choice, dignity, and respect at all times.
Support individuals with daily living activities, including personal care where required.
Assist with meal preparation, nutrition, and hydration.
Support individuals to access community activities, appointments, education, employment, and social opportunities.
Administer or assist with medication in accordance with training, policies, and procedures.
Encourage and support individuals to achieve their personal goals and outcomes.
Maintain accurate and timely records, including daily notes, medication records, and incident reports.
Follow care and support plans, risk assessments, and organisational policies.
Safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults and report any concerns appropriately.
Work collaboratively with families, colleagues, healthcare professionals, and other agencies.
Support individuals with household tasks to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment.
Attend team meetings, supervision sessions, and mandatory training.
Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional boundaries at all times.
Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of the people you support and yourself.
Act as a positive role model and ambassador for Cornwall Health Care Services.
About Cornwall Healthcare Services Ltd
Established in 2021, we support adults with a wide range of needs, including older people, individuals with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and those requiring palliative or end-of-life care. Our focus is on promoting independence, dignity, and choice while ensuring safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for every individual we support.
We pride ourselves on employing compassionate, skilled staff who are fully trained, DBS-checked, and supported through ongoing professional development. Our services are built on strong values of respect, reliability, and person-centred care, ensuring people feel safe, valued, and empowered to live well in their own homes.
Cornwall Health Care Services is committed to delivering care that meets CQC standards, supports best practice, and continuously improves through feedback, learning, and quality assurance.
