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Support Worker Respite and Short Breaks Service

St Austell

Closes 12 January 2026

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Key details

Pay Rate
£12.63 per hour
Location
St Austell

About the role

Join Our Team at Corserv Care as a Support Worker




Salary: £12.63 per hour, mileage 45p per mile and travel-time. Guaranteed permanent weekly hours.



Working Hours: 37 hours per week, working across days, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins according to the rota.



Contract Type: Permanent



Base: Tregarne & Chy Koes Respite and Short Breaks, North Street, St Austell, PL25 5QE



Other: Sleep-ins are paid at an additional £65.00.



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What we offer our staff

Training and development
Blue-light cards
Generous pension scheme with employer contribution and option to salary exchange for NI savings
Holiday starting at 23 days (pro-rata) and increasing to 28 with service (plus bank holidays)
Option to buy additional annual leave through monthly salary deductions up to 5 days per year
Flexible working hours & hybrid working based on role requirements
Investment and support to Continued Professional Development and training including reimbursement of professional fees and access to learning platforms
Salary sacrifice schemes; Cycle 2 Work, Home & Electronics, Electric Car Access
Pool car scheme for business use with fuel card use
Non-salary sacrifice Car lease scheme for colleagues who complete a minimum of 1,000 business miles per year
Access to a Healthcare Cashplan scheme
Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events
Volunteering days
Opportunity to become: Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion, Mental Health First Aider
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) where colleagues can access advice 24/7
Occupational health services which include counselling and eye test vouchers
Life assurance/death in service
Enhanced leave; sick, maternity, paternity, adoption, carer’s, compassionate and study leave

A typical day

Personal Care: Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, and mobility support, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
Emotional Support: Offer emotional and psychological support, helping service users manage anxiety, stress, and other emotional challenges. Provide a calm and reassuring presence.
Health Monitoring: Monitor and document the health and well-being of service users, including administering medication, reporting any concerns to senior staff or healthcare professionals, and following care plans.
Activity Planning: Develop and participate in tailored activities that promote social, physical, and cognitive engagement, adapting to the individual needs and preferences of each service user.
Advocacy and Empowerment: Advocate for the rights and needs of service users, promoting their independence and encouraging them to make informed choices about their care and activities.
Safety and Risk Management: Ensure a safe environment by adhering to all health and safety guidelines, conducting regular risk assessments, and implementing safeguarding procedures.
Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with service users, their families, and other members of the care team, ensuring that all interactions are respectful and inclusive.
Record Keeping: Keep accurate and up-to-date records of care provided, incidents, and any changes in the service user’s condition, in compliance with organisational policies and regulations.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with colleagues, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to deliver holistic care that meets the complex needs of service users.

Key Responsibilities

The Support Worker in our respite service will provide high-quality care and support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism. The role involves creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment that promotes the well-being, independence, and personal development of service users during their stay. You will support the Team Leader and Senior Support Worker to deliver a high standard of service and ensure continuity of service provided. You will be expected to work flexibly either independently or as part of a team.

About Corserv Care

Trusted – Positive – Innovative – Collaborative – Join us

It’s a great time to work with us at the Corserv Group. We are proud to be contributing to a brighter future for Cornwall with exciting plans to generate growth and opportunity across the County and beyond. We work in collaboration with Cornwall Council to provide local residents with the best possible services and care. Whichever business area you join, you’ll be part of a supportive and creative team of professionals. You’ll have a friendly and collaborative workplace and investment in your professional development.

With a diversity of roles across our group of businesses, we’re a great destination for developing your career whilst living in the beautiful county of Cornwall. We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome all applicants from all background and experience.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Corserv Care is part of the Corserv Group (a Cornwall Council Company). Corserv Care brings together existing services, TEC Services, STEPS Reablement service, Care and Support, Day Opportunities, Respite Services and Employment Services under one brand, to improve the quality, capacity and resilience of the care market in Cornwall.