Support Professional

1 month ago

Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Advance Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team at Advance. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs to live the lives they choose.

Our ideal candidate will be caring, fun, and up for a challenge. You will be passionate about making a difference in the lives of our customers and have excellent communication skills. If you are looking for a career where no two days are the same and you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with personal care and hygiene as required
  • Administer medication as required
  • Support with preparing and cooking meals
  • Accompany customers to medical appointments
  • Support with social activities
  • Help customers develop independent skills
  • Assist with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry
  • Keep accurate records and update care plans as required
What We Offer

As a Support Worker at Advance, you will receive:

  • Flexible working hours to fit around your needs and the needs of our customers
  • Paid mileage and travel time between appointments
  • Paid holiday (from 25 days up to 30 days with long service in addition to bank holidays, pro rata for part-time hours)
  • Sector-specific training as part of your induction, plus opportunities for professional development
  • Access to Perks at Work, where you can obtain great discounts on cinema tickets, shopping vouchers, and more
  • Long service awards payable in 5-year increments
  • Golden Hello/refer a friend scheme, with up to £500
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service)
  • Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance
  • Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment)
About Us

Advance is a national, not-for-profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives, providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued, and know their voices are heard.

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we're passionate about making Advance a great place to work. We invest in our staff, providing the training and support you need to succeed in your role, gain industry-recognised qualifications, and realise your career aspirations.

We are an equal opportunities employer who values our staff and the difference they make to our customers. There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind in Advance. As an organisation, we will not tolerate it. We are firmly committed to recruiting the best colleagues regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, and to supporting customers from similarly diverse backgrounds.

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