Day Centre Support Assistant

Coastline Housing Extra Care, Redruth

Circa £9,001.18

12 per week

12 Jun 2026

Please note we may opt to close this vacancy earlier if we have a large response to the advert, so we would encourage you to get any application in as swiftly as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note, if we have asked for a cover letter and you have not submitted one, your application will be automatically rejected and you will not be shortlisted. Anticipated closing date: 12 June 2026 Anticipated interview date: 25 June 2026 Copy and paste this URL to view the Role Profile. https://www.coastlinehousing.co.uk/documents/235/Day_Centre_Support_Assistant_-_Role_Profile_-_0923.pdf

About Coastline

Coastline Housing is a charitable social landlord serving Cornwall. Winners in the Third Sector category at the Cornwall Business Awards and one of the fastest growing landlords in the country, we are proud to be a key provider of housing and support in Cornwall. That includes social housing for thousands of people across Cornwall, plus shared ownership and rent to buy homes to help people get a home of their own. Our Extra Care scheme in Redruth houses many older people, and our services for anyone experiencing homelessness help hundreds each year who are rough sleeping. Accredited with Investors in People Gold, Investors in Volunteers, a Menopause Workplace Pledge and Disability Confident Leader, we are a proven, people-focused employer, putting customers and colleagues at the heart of what we do. Please notify our recruitment team if you would like: • Help accessing the job information; • Need the application details in a different format; • Require any adjustments to the application process to support any disabilities or different needs you may have If we have advertised for a full-time position but your preference is to work part-time or flexibly, please do give us a call so we can discuss these options with you. While some roles do require a full-time postholder, wherever we can accommodate a flexible way of working we will do so for the right candidate. It is more important to us that we have the right people in our organisation, rather than just people who can work full-time.

About the job

We are looking for a Day Centre Support Assistant to work in the Social Hub within Miners Court to deliver a range of interactive and stimulating activities alongside professional, assisted care and support services that will empower our clients to choose, maintain and enjoy an independent and secure lifestyle. We are looking for someone who has previous experience gained within a care environment as well as experience of working with people with mental health problems. You must be able to work positively and non-judgementally with people from a variety of backgrounds and understand and demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and diversity. You should also have a good standard of education and willing to undergo training. A level 2 Health and Social Care qualification is desirable but not essential. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check is essential for this role. Males are currently under‑represented in some of our Care and Supported Housing teams and we are committed to improving gender balance across the organisation. We are taking positive action to support this, and will guarantee the offer of an interview to candidates who identify as male and meet the essential requirements of the vacancy. To apply for this role please click on the button below and submit a CV and covering letter on the links provided. Please use the covering letter as an opportunity to show us how you meet the competencies and skills required for this role and anything you think highlights how you are a good fit for Coastline.

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