Zero-Hour Contract Support Workers – Cornwall

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Location: St Austell and Truro

Pay Rate: £14.09 per hour

Contract Type: Zero-Hour Contract

Service Area: Supported Living Services

MidCo Care is recruiting Zero-Hour Contract Support Workers to join our Supported Living Services in Cornwall.

This is a rewarding opportunity for caring, reliable and compassionate individuals who want to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable adults. You will support people with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs, helping them to live as independently, safely and confidently as possible within their own supported living environment.

About The Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day care and practical support in line with each Service User’s individual care plan. You will play an important role in promoting independence, dignity, choice, wellbeing and safety.

Your Responsibilities May Include

• Supporting Service Users with daily living tasks
• Providing personal care where required
• Administering or supporting with medication, in line with procedures
• Preparing meals and supporting with feeding where needed
• Supporting Service Users to access the community and attend appointments
• Helping with cleaning and maintaining a safe living environment
• Responding appropriately to Service User queries, concerns or complaints

Safeguarding vulnerable adults and reporting concerns in line with company procedures

Maintaining accurate, confidential and up-to-date records and documentation

Working as part of a team to deliver person-centred support

Hours will be allocated on a shift basis and may include day shifts, sleep-ins and waking night shifts.

What We Offer

When You Join MidCo Care, You Will Receive

• Competitive pay starting from £14.09 per hour
• Comprehensive and ongoing training
• Access to a pension scheme
• 28 days paid holiday, rolled up
• Career development opportunities
• Fully funded enhanced DBS check for your first application
• Flexible working patterns that can fit around your availability
• Supportive team environment
  
  

What We Are Looking For

Previous experience in a Support Worker or Care Worker role is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be provided.

We Are Looking For People Who Have

• A genuine passion for care and supporting others
• A kind, respectful and person-centred approach
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• Resilience and the confidence to ask for support when needed
• Basic computer literacy
• A reliable and professional attitude
  
  

An NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification, is desirable but not essential.

A full UK driving licence is desirable but not required.

Applicants must be able to provide evidence of valid right to work in the UK.

Safeguarding and DBS

MidCo Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

before starting employment.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about care and want to support people to live meaningful, independent lives, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join MidCo Care as a Support Worker.

More Information

• Job Title Care Worker - Cornwall
• Department Supported Living
• Reports to Services Coordinator
• Salary Offers £14.09/hour
  
  

USD £14.09/hour Month

• Experience Levels Junior