We are NOT able to provide sponsorship for this role.
Key details
Pay Rate
£12.71 - £13.45
Hours
part-time
Location
Penzance
About the role
Reference Code: SWSTCL0426
Job Title: Support Worker
Hourly Rate: £12.71 - £13.45 per hour
Hours: 20 per week
Location: Penzance Cornwall
Due to our sponsorship obligations, we are unable to offer part-time hours to those requiring sponsorship
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 an enthusiastic, resourceful and forward-thinking person, and are excited to be recruiting a Support Worker to support individuals within our service in our St. Clares service.
About the Role:
St Clare’s is a hub and spoke style supported living service in Penzance containing 8 self-contained flats and a central hub flat. We support up to 8 individuals varying in age and diagnoses of learning disabilities, autism as well as other health challenges, each individual has their own needs, likes and dislikes, each individual has their own 1:1 support hours and further support from Core background support where you will be supporting all 8 individuals throughout the day and night, as part of the team you will need strong adaptable communication skills, be calm under pressure being able to think on your feet as well as work as part of a team to provide high quality support.
The ideals are that as support workers we help provide skill-based support leading to improved independent living skills, confidence and the want to develop and live more independently. Build confidence and skills in accessing and engaging within the community, supporting to engage with education or support towards employment or regular activities
We are currently looking for Waking Night Support Workers who are resilient, quality driven, flexible staff to join our team to support the wonderful individuals who reside with us.
We are also looking for a Support worker role, hours differ between waking nights or day shifts or a mixture of both.
About the usual working pattern:
Week 1
Monday, Tuesday and Sunday nights all shifts - 10pm to 8am
Week 2
Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday nights - 10pm to 8am
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
…and more!
Essential for the role:
Full UK driver’s license and have use of a car.
Closing date:
The closing date for this vacancy is 13th May 2026. Applications will be considered as and when received.
Interview will be scheduled as and when shortlisted.
On successful application, an offer of employment is 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
Job Title: Support Worker
Hourly Rate: £12.71 - £13.45 per hour
Hours: 20 per week
Location: Penzance Cornwall
Due to our sponsorship obligations, we are unable to offer part-time hours to those requiring sponsorship
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 an enthusiastic, resourceful and forward-thinking person, and are excited to be recruiting a Support Worker to support individuals within our service in our St. Clares service.
About the Role:
St Clare’s is a hub and spoke style supported living service in Penzance containing 8 self-contained flats and a central hub flat. We support up to 8 individuals varying in age and diagnoses of learning disabilities, autism as well as other health challenges, each individual has their own needs, likes and dislikes, each individual has their own 1:1 support hours and further support from Core background support where you will be supporting all 8 individuals throughout the day and night, as part of the team you will need strong adaptable communication skills, be calm under pressure being able to think on your feet as well as work as part of a team to provide high quality support.
The ideals are that as support workers we help provide skill-based support leading to improved independent living skills, confidence and the want to develop and live more independently. Build confidence and skills in accessing and engaging within the community, supporting to engage with education or support towards employment or regular activities
We are currently looking for Waking Night Support Workers who are resilient, quality driven, flexible staff to join our team to support the wonderful individuals who reside with us.
We are also looking for a Support worker role, hours differ between waking nights or day shifts or a mixture of both.
About the usual working pattern:
Week 1
Monday, Tuesday and Sunday nights all shifts - 10pm to 8am
Week 2
Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday nights - 10pm to 8am
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
…and more!
Essential for the role:
Full UK driver’s license and have use of a car.
Closing date:
The closing date for this vacancy is 13th May 2026. Applications will be considered as and when received.
Interview will be scheduled as and when shortlisted.
On successful application, an offer of employment is 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
Other essentials
Driving license required
About Havencare Homes and Support Limited
Havencare have been making a difference since established in 1987. Havencare is a registered Health and Social Care charity in the UK, providing person-centred care, homes and support to individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism across the Southwest. At Havencare the people we support are at the centre of everything we do. Our mission is to support their individual journeys, empowering each person to realise their potential and direct their own life.
