Corserv
Support Worker - Day Opportunities
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Join Our Team at Corserv Care as a Full-Time Support Worker
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:40am to 4:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Base: The Leats, Truro, TR1 3AG - May be required to cover other services in the mid Cornwall areas such as Falmouth or Camborne.
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About the Role
Are you an enthusiastic, positive and proactive individual with a passion for supporting people? At Corserv Care we are hiring and looking for a new team member who has great communication skills and a passion for working in a supportive role. We need a colleague who has empathy and caring characteristics, who will support adults with learning and physical disabilities achieve their best outcomes possible.
In this key role, you'll provide vital assistance to people across all aspects of their daily living. This will include dignity and respect for personal care, using a person-centred support plan to enable individuals to engage in activities which promote independence and choice, and supporting with confidence and personal growth, in both our day centre and out in the community. If you're looking to grow your career by working for a Cornwall Council owned company, within a supportive and fast-paced care environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Purpose
The Support Worker role is critical to ensuring that the day opportunity services offered by Corserv Care maximise independence, enable access to local opportunities and help to meet the outcomes that people want to meet, thus supporting people to live full meaningful lives.
What You'll Be Doing
- Encourage individuals in their daily activities and provide appropriate levels of support.
- Provide support in accordance with that outlined in the individual support plans.
- Encourage the achievement of personal goals and outcomes as outlined in personal support plans.
- Be committed to the Safeguarding of all individuals against the risk of abuse or neglect, in compliance with Corserv’s Safeguarding Policy.
- Work in a way which is caring, empathetic and respectful at all times.
- Be responsible for secure storage and administering of medication in line with the medication policy.
- Support individuals in the management of their personal belongings including their money.
- Be prepared to support individuals to access a range of transport options.
- Assist individuals in accessing opportunities or experiences off site, in the community.
- Work with other professionals to identify and implement strategies for individuals with higher and more complex needs.
- Assist with personal care for individuals when appropriate, respecting personal dignity at all times.
- Support and enable individuals to access advocacy services and when requested support individuals in making their choices.
- Communicate effectively including taking part in staff meetings, team discussions as required and attending reviews or meetings deemed relevant to the role.
- Carry out basic IT functions such as accessing information via the intranet and maintaining electronic records, writing simple reports and carrying out basic online functions.
- Reading and writing routine records pertaining to the support of an individual.
- Liaise with other team members, professionals and carers.
- Be responsible for your own continuing self-development and undertake relevant training as required to meet the needs of individuals using our service.
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About You
Qualifications & experience essential criteria:
- Experience of supporting individuals with personal care and accessing daily activities either in a formal or informal setting.
- Level 2 or above (or equivalent) e.g., NVQ or Diploma in Health and Social Care or Promoting Independence or willingness to undertake once appointed.
- Basic IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- To be aware of and demonstrate adherence to Policies & Procedures e.g., Code of Conduct, national legislation, Health & Safety, Data Protection, Protection of Vulnerable Adults and Safeguarding.
- Demonstrates the ability to work as a member of a team supporting service users in the community and to participate in and contribute to team meetings.
- Evidence of the successful use of communication skills and ability to be diplomatic and work on a one-to-one basis in the community.
- Evidence of an approachable manner and an aptitude for supporting people in the community.
- Proven ability to read and write routine reports, records and reviews as needed.
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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 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, Proper Job Café and Employment Services under one brand, to improve the quality, capacity and resilience of the care market in Cornwall.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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Closing Date
Midnight on Wednesday 14th October 2026
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
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