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Penzance
Permanent
Support worker
£12.46 an hour
Posted: 10 December
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£12.46 per hour | Full time & Part time | St Teresa's “Support lives by the sea at St Teresa’s — where care meets the Cornish coastline. Empower lives, embrace the coast, and make every day meaningful with views that inspire. Join us in changing lives with coastal sunshine on the stunning shores of Mount’s Bay.” A home, not just a service Our St Teresa's service is home to 27 adults with physical disabilities. Our service feels like family – relaxed, supportive, and centred around the people who live here. Every day brings new moments to celebrate: from small wins in independence to big laughs over mealtimes. Your working hours We offer full time and part time hours You’ll need to be flexible to work weekend days and nights as part of a rota. Typical shifts may include: • Day shifts: 8am to 8pm and 8am to 2pm • Night shifts: 8pm to 8am Why you’ll love working here As well as supporting your wellbeing and career development, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including: • 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (1 day every year up to 33 days) • Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday • Free Blue Light Card: Enjoy exclusive discounts and perks • Contributory Pension Scheme with competitive life cover • Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare when you need it • Career development: Apprenticeships and recognised qualifications • Free DBS check • Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support Pay enhancement: £1.00 per hour will only apply to night working (8pm Monday to 7am Friday) and weekend working (8pm Friday to 7am Monday). This does not apply to Sleep-Ins. What you’ll do • Support with daily living tasks such as personal care, mealtimes, and medication • Encourage independence through a person-centred approach • Accompany people to appointments, events, and community activities • Keep clear, accurate records • Most importantly – help each person live life on their own terms No previous care experience? No problem – we’ll give you all the training you need. What helps you shine here • Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach • Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends • Good communication and teamwork skills • Personal care experience (helpful, but not essential) • A genuine desire to help others and make a difference Whether you’re experienced or brand new to care, our comprehensive induction and training will help you thrive. About Leonard Cheshire We’re one of the UK’s highest-rated providers of care and supported living services – with 87% of our services rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding by regulators. For over 75 years, we’ve been supporting disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible. We provide specialist support across residential care, supported living, and respite services for people with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, sensory impairments, and learning disabilities. Our goal is simple: to create welcoming, safe, and empowering spaces that feel like home – giving people real choice and control over their lives. Ready to apply? Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and will support your requirements for reasonable adjustments wherever possible. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post, and references will be obtained for all roles.

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