Advance Housing and Support
Support Worker
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Support Worker
Location: Redruth, Cornwall Hours: 37.5 contracted hours per week (Mon–Sun, including weekends, evenings, and holidays) Salary: £26,058.65 per annum (£13.33 p/h) Job Ref: 5118 Regrets: Advance is unable to accept sponsorship requirements.
About the Role
Do you have a desire to make a real difference every day? Are you caring, creative, passionate, and thrive on variety? If you love the idea of fostering independence and enabling others to live lives they choose, Advance is looking for Support Workers in Redruth, Cornwall, to work with customers who have:
- Learning disabilities
- Autism
- Complex needs
- Mental health conditions
This rewarding career in Social Care enables you to:
- Work with a team committed to enhancing lives
- Progress within Advance—many Support Workers advance to managerial roles
- Gain flexible hours to fit your lifestyle
- Access training, support, and industry qualifications
A UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with personal care and hygiene (where required)
- Medication administration (if trained)
- Supporting meal preparation and cooking
- Escorting to medical appointments
- Facilitating social activities and independence
- Handling domestic duties (e.g., cleaning, laundry)
- Updating and maintaining legal records and care plans
- Completing regular training to ensure best practice compliance
About the Candidate
Experience in care or support is not necessarily needed—what matters are your: ✅ Passion for working with individuals with disabilities and autism ✅ Empathy and resilience for every-day challenges ✅ Values centred around dignity and choice for your customers
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A suitable candidate will be well-equipped to:
- Operate independently and collaboratively in a team setting
- Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues
- Complete detailed, accurate support records
- Commit to working regular weekends and shifts (7am–10:30pm)
- Follow support plans, risk assessments, and organisational policies
- Possess literacy, numeracy, and fluency in English
- Be enthusiastic for and capable of achieving The Care Certificate
About Advance
A national, not-for-profit organisation, we provide housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health needs. Our mission is enshrined in the tagline: "Transforming lives."
Our commitment? We invest in our staff to create:
- Progressive career paths
- Training and professional development
- Industry-recognised qualifications
- A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and the voices of all stakeholders
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and are dedicated to safeguarding and protecting those we provide support for.
Benefits of Working for Advance
🔹 Flexible working: Schedule कैश Your role around personal commitments 🔹 Paid mileage and travel time between appointments 🔹 25–30 days paid holiday per year (pro rata for part-time, plus bank holidays) 🔹 Comprehensive training and professional development 🔹 Perks at Work: Discounted cinema tickets, shopping and entertainment vouchers 🔹 Long service awards paid incrementally every 5 years 🔹 Golden Hello/Referral Incentives up to £500 🔹 Cycle to Work Scheme 🔹 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support 🔹 Onboarding of Due Diligence including free Enhanced DBS disclosure (paid by Advance)
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Safeguarding
At Advance, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. Every team member plays a key role in ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
⚠️ If you have concerns about the well-being of a customer, colleague, or yourself, reach out to our Safeguarding Lead: 📧 Ryan Brummitt (Executive Director of Support) 📧 Ryan.Brummitt@Advanceuk.org
Advance is committed to fostering trust, transparency, and accountability at every level.
Equality & Diversity
We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. It’s our policy to recruit, retain, and develop talented people regardless of:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender reassignment
- Marriage/civil partnership status
- Pregnancy/maternity
- Race
- Religion or belief
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
At Advance, we believe diversity of thought, skills, and experiences enriches our work and fuels our vision.
Application & Contact
For further details about the role: 📞 Email: emma.harris@advanceuk.org 📅 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Important Note: Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.
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