Support Worker - Wadebridge

Brandon Trust

Support Worker - Wadebridge

£26083

Brandon Trust, St Breock, Cornwall

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 13 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 99fbe138d4794f9d89db5397e3e1d065

Full Job Description

You will support three people sharing their home together in Wadebridge. Each enjoys a variety of interests and activities from music, art, cafes, baking, and getting out in their local communities. You will provide support centred around each person's values, preferences and needs which could include developing daily living skills, personal care and medication needs.

Working in friendly teams you'll be supported in your role from day one. All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service to the people we support. Visit our website for more information.

We have a variety of contract opportunities, including waking night only.,

  • To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead

  • To develop daily living skills.

  • Support the people we support to access their communities for socialisation, employment, training or friendships

  • To contribute to, develop and implement the individuals care plans.

  • To communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals.

  • Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support

  • A full, manual driving licence is essential


  • Brandon Trust work alongside people of different ability so they are able to create opportunity and feel empowered to live the life they want.

    All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service. Successful applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

    We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

  • Have good communication skills

  • Have a positive and patient approach

  • Be resilient and respect people's differences

  • Be able to build professional relationships

  • Work well as part of a team, Disability Confident

  • About Disability Confident
    A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

  • Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £12.27 to £12.54 Per Hour)

  • Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate.

  • On-going training and career development including professional qualifications

  • Contributory Pension

  • We cover the cost of DBS checks

  • Rota's are planned in advance

  • Access to Wagestream where you can track your basic salary and additional hours earnings throughout the month and stream (access) a portion of those earnings before your monthly pay date.

  • Shopping discounts including Blue Light card and EE perks.

  • Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment

  • Access to wellbeing helplines.

  • Health Cash Plan