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Support Worker

LOCATION:               Plymouth
HOURS:                     37 hours (Mon–Fri with some weekends)
Salary:                       £15.34 PAYE + Holiday
DURATION:              Temporary (Approx. 3 months, ASAP – End of August)
START DATE:           ASAP
  
About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate Support Worker to join our Complex Needs Service in Plymouth, supporting adults and families.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll empower individuals to develop independence, improve wellbeing, and work towards positive life outcomes. You’ll support people with tenancy management, understanding benefits, budgeting, and building essential life skills, while promoting social inclusion and recovery.
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, colleagues, and partner agencies
• Develop and review outcome-focused support plans
• Promote independence, choice, and social inclusion
• Complete risk assessments and manage risk appropriately
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service outcomes
• Work within professional boundaries, ensuring safeguarding and confidentiality

About You
Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience supporting individuals with diverse and complex needs
• Ability to build professional relationships and maintain boundaries
• Experience contributing to support plans and maintaining records
• Strong decision-making skills and accountability
• Ability to work independently (including lone working) and as part of a team
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Understanding of equality, diversity, and safeguarding
• Good literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable:

• Knowledge of housing-related support
• Understanding of employment, training, or social inclusion pathways
• Experience working in housing or support settings
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant field

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS check required
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• Office-based role in Plymouth

  
For more information on this role please contact Cali Webb on 0117 923 9100 or apply to this advert with your most up-to-date CV.

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