Support Worker - Waking Nights (St Clares)

Supported Living Cornwall

Salary: £12.30 - £13.30 per hour

Closing Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2026

Reference Code: SWStClares1125

Job Title: Support Worker – Waking Nights

Hourly Rate: £12.30 Day rate, £13.30 Night rate
Hours: 30 per week (over a 2-week rolling pattern)

Location: Penzance

Due to our sponsorship obligations, we are unable to offer part-time hours to those requiring sponsorship

Havencare is a forward-thinking and growing charity. We have been making a difference for 35 years, changing the lives of people who have learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and other support needs. Our big aims include every person having a home that is right for them, and support for the life they choose.

At Havencare, first and foremost, we are looking for outstanding people who align with our values of Transparency, Quality and Engagement.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful and forward-thinking person and are excited to be recruiting a Support Worker to support individuals within our service in Penzance.

About the Role:

St Clare's is a spoke style supported living service in Penzance containing 8 self-contained flats and central Hub.

We support up to 8 individuals who vary in ages, diagnoses of learning disabilities and health challenges. Each person we support has their own 1:1 support hours, and further support from core background support where you will be supporting all 8 individuals throughout the day and night. Within the team you will need strong adaptable communication skills, be calm under pressure and ability to think on your feet as well as work as part of a team to provide high quality support.

The ideals are that as support workers we help provide skill-based support leading to improved independent living skills, confidence and the want to develop and live more independently. Build confidence and skills in accessing and engaging within the community, supporting to engage with education or support towards employment or regular activities

We are currently looking for waking night staff who are resilient, quality driven, flexible staff to join our team to support the wonderful individuals who reside with us.

About the usual working pattern:

Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday and Sunday nights (10pm to 8am)
Week 2 - Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday nights (10pm to 8am)

We will provide you with:

Quality training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance your skills and knowledge
Free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
Big financial rewards through our Refer a Friend Scheme
Vouchers at Christmas, your work anniversary, and your birthday
Paid DBS
…and more!

Closing date:

The closing date for this vacancy is 4 th January 2026. Applications will be considered as and when received.

If your application is successful, any offer of employment will be subject to:

A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and subsequent registration for the DBS Update Service
2 acceptable / satisfactory references
Evidence of eligibility / right to work in the UK

To apply now please follow this link: https://havencarehomesandsupportltd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=169e9ca8-3f25-4477-a56c-f029c3f931a1

Check out the role brief and assignment information here: Support Worker Role Brief - 30 hours.pdf