Salary: £12.70 per hour (£12.30 base rate + 40p complex service)

Closing Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2026

Reference Code: SWLeed1125

Job Title: Support Worker

Hourly Rate: £12.70 per hour (£12.30 base rate + 40p complex service)​ between 07.00-22.00 and £13.70 between 22.00-07.00 Overtime Rate: +£2 on usual hourly rate

Hours:

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​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.

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 motivated, resilient and forward-thinking people and are excited about the opportunity for you to join our team, supporting Mr B and Mr J in the Leedstown area.

About the Role
Mr B is a man with a diagnosis of Autism in his late 50s. He loves a cuppa and interaction with staff. Recently, his health has declined and needs support to recognise how he is feeling and to take action with appointments etc. 

Mr J is a man with Autism and epilepsy, in his mid-30s. He enjoys the safety of his bed and requires a sensory-filled approach.

Mr J can at times express himself in a distressed state.

This role requires confidence and an understanding of supporting a person in distress. Being curious and non-judgemental to focus on why something happened opposed to what happened through ‘off-loading’ and reflecting on practice

Although both men have a good understanding of spoken communication, they use Makaton and other visual-based communication styles to enhance and make their wishes and preferences known.

Mr B enjoys going out for a cup of coffee and listening to 80s music whilst Mr J enjoys relaxing in the garden, watching TV or going for a drive with the windows down and the wind blowing through his hair. Both Mr B and Mr J are encouraged to go out in the fresh air to enjoy a walk or two when the weather is agreeable.

You will enjoy working as a team, identifying activities that both can enjoy and are meaningful to them.

Both men present with obsessive behaviours, communicating through these behaviours, needing you to help them cope with a world that can be confusing to them. They both have their own coping strategies and support guidance developed by those that know them well and working with external/health professionals. Both men require reassurance and consistency to feel safe and understood.

Both Mr B and Mr J require 1:1 support throughout their day, with some additional 2:1 to support community activities and sharing overnight support. A consistent, relaxed and observant approach at all times and encouraging a healthy sleep routine overnight.

You will need to pay attention, picking up on all communication cues and behaviours to direct the right support.

About you

• Hold a clean and full UK driver’s license (manuall)
• Confident to support distressed behaviour
• Be a positive advocate for each men.
• Provide support during both the good times and the more difficult times.
• Both show a preference for people who are fun but can sit quietly for periods of time.
• You will be confident, able to think outside the box, with a kind and patient personality.
• You will be person led, happy to get to know and understand both men as the individuals they like to be.
• Happy to navigate systems used efficiently and fulfil your responsibilities of the role

About the working pattern

• As a flexible employer we are open to discussing what work patterns are mutually beneficial to meet the requirements of Mr B and Mr J.
• We work over a 2-week rolling rota.
• We have full and part time day availability. Usual shift times are 07.00-14.30 / 14.30-22.00 / with additional hours to support when 2:1.We also have 07.00-22.00 day shifts available.
• We have part time waking night availability. Usual shift times are 22.00-07.00
• To be discussed at interview but sharing your availability and interests in days or nights in your application helpful

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
• The opportunity to earn overtime.
• …and more!

Closing date: 

Planned for 4^th January 2026, however applications will be considered as and when received and may close earlier if the right candidate is identified.

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=6da8059d-6f4e-4ace-97f4-e47883f8c588

Check out the role brief and assignment information here:  Support Worker - Role Brief - Leedstown FT PT.pdf

Salary: £13.50 - £14.50

Closing Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2026

Reference Code: SWROWL1125

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Practice Leader​
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Hourly Rate: £13.50 day rate, £14.50 night rate
Hours: ​35 per week

Location: Plymouth

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.​

An understanding of positive behaviour support (PBS) and leading PBS in practice would be an advantage, although not essential because we can develop these skills and experience with the right person who has the attitude and aptitude to learn and deliver at this level. ​

Would be good if we had a role specific quote in our adverts from a current Practice Leader…​

“ I am proud to be a part of Havencare and make a difference. The training is fab. I wish I had taken this step earlier...” – Bob, Practice Leader; Havencare Cornwall. ​

About the Role​
​You will work on-shift, leading your team in outstanding practice. You will lead the principles of “nothing about me without me”, ensuring the supported person’s voice (behaviours, expressions, actions, words) is heard, and they are leading their support planning, delivery, and review.​

About ROWL

• Spending time with her family is really important
• Enjoys going out in her local community
• Wants to venture further afield and try new activities
• Loves being pampered
• Enjoys relaxing at home​
• Likes going to the cinema & theatre

About You:​

• A patient and calm-natured person.​
• Comfortable to sit quietly and use compassionate and considerate techniques to engage them in activities.​

• Passion to live-life and lead more than a safe existence.​
• Naturally curious about neurodiverse human behaviour​
• Non-judgemental and focuses more on why something happened opposed to what happened.​
• A confident leader from the front, back and centre of their team, depending on circumstances.​
• Able to investigate, hear all perspectives, analyse information, and develop and adapt ways of working.​

• Thrive on working closely with family, wider networks, and your colleagues, collaborating and coproducing with the expertise of others to enable a holistic, truly person-led service.​
• You must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience, working in a supported living environment

About the usual working pattern:​

Week 1

Monday - All day & sleep

Wednesday - All day & sleep

Friday - late & sleep

Sunday- late & sleep

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Week 2

Tuesday- Late & sleep

Friday- All day & sleep

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!​

Essential for the role: ​

• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and subscription to the Update Service; right to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.​
• For occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a female only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9). ​

Closing date: ​

The closing date for this vacancy is 19^th January 2026 Applications will be considered as and when received.​

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Salary: £12.30 per hour

Closing Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2026

Reference Code: SWHAWK1225

Job Title: ​Support Worker

Hourly Rate: £12.30 day rate / £13.30 Night rate

Overtime Rate: +£2
Hours: 40 Per Week

Location: Teignmouth, Devon

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Essential: Full UK Driver’s license & have held the license for 12 months as you will be required to drive a Havencare vehicle.

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.

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We are looking for a reliable, compassionate and enthusiastic support worker to assist three gentlemen and one female within their own home in Teignmouth and out in the community. This is a rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in peoples’ life through meaningful engagement and support.

Our people at Hawkins have complex health and support needs, this role will require you to carry out intimate personal care.

Our people have learning disabilities and autism and communication difficulties

Our people like to have planned routines and structures in place

Our people need full support with every aspect of daily lives

We need you to be a driver with clean full UK driving licence as our people will want you to drive them in the house vehicle to places /activities in the community

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About the usual working pattern:

To be discussed at interview , you will however need to be able to work every other weekend.

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 31 st 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

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To apply now please follow this link:  https://havencarehomesandsupportltd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=1858fbe1-bc6e-4702-b4c1-2ca9fe29074c

Check out the role brief and assignment information here:  Support Worker - Role Brief - 40 Hours.pdf