Overview
Support Worker – Skills & Wellbeing
Salary: £12.40 per hour
Location: Boscawen Farm, Blackwater, Cornwall
Job Type: We currently have two vacancies available for this role – one for 22.5 hours per week and one for 8.5 hours per week. Please indicate your preference when applying.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities?
Would you enjoy working in an outdoor environment where people grow in confidence, learn new skills, and connect with nature?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
At Boscawen Farm, we offer a vibrant centre for lifelong learning where individuals with learning disabilities develop essential life and vocational skills. Through hands-on, land-based activities—including animal care, horticulture, and heritage crafts—we support people to build confidence, make community connections, and explore meaningful employment opportunities.
Role Overview
As a Support Worker, you will be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals accessing the farm’s Skills & Wellbeing programme.
You will work alongside people to:
* Build confidence and independence through purposeful activity
* Support participation in animal care, gardening, woodworking, and other land-based tasks
* Encourage decision-making and promote wellbeing
* Help individuals gain life and vocational skills in a safe and inclusive setting
* Support personal goals and outcomes tailored to each person’s aspirations
You will also be involved in basic recording, activity planning, and collaboration with other services including education and employment teams.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Kind, supportive, and enthusiastic
* Comfortable working outdoors in all weathers
* Committed to person-centred support
* A great team player who values inclusion and creativity
* Flexible and reliable, with good communication skills
Experience working with people with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health challenges is an advantage, but not essential—we provide full training. A Full UK Driving Licence is required due to the rural location.
What We Can Offer You
* A supportive and inclusive working environment
* Full paid training and nationally recognised qualifications
* Opportunities for career development
* Wellbeing support including counselling and occupational health
* Cycle to Work and Travel to Work schemes
* Access to over 3,500 retail discounts
* Blue Light Card eligibility
* Two paid Wellbeing Days each year
* Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
* Life assurance scheme (2x salary)
Join Us at Boscawen Farm
This is more than just a support role—it’s a chance to help individuals thrive, grow, and feel part of their community, surrounded by nature and meaningful activity.
United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants in regulated activity will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate vetting.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer. If you require support completing your application, please contact recruitment@unitedresponse.org.uk
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