Support Worker – Penryn, Cornwall

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£31,907 a year

Penryn

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This support worker role involves assisting adults with complex needs to maintain their independence and build confidence within a supported housing environment. Daily tasks include developing support plans, conducting risk assessments, and facilitating access to social and employment opportunities while maintaining accurate case records.

Best for

Experienced support workers with a background in homelessness or complex needs.

Non-negotiable

Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship required.

Worth knowing

This is a 12-week temporary contract with shifts on a rolling rota including weekends and bank holidays.

What you need

Required

  • Support work experience

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Support planning

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Risk management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Professional boundaries

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Record keeping

    Clearly required in the listing

  • IT skills

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Resilience

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Flexibility

    Clearly required in the listing

Preferred

No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.

Your day-to-day

  • Provide tailored support

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Develop support plans

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Complete risk assessments

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Encourage community engagement

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Maintain accurate records

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Follow safety procedures

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Full job description (from employer)⌄

Location: Penryn, Cornwall Pay: £15.34 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: 12 weeks temporary, with potential to become permanent Start Date: 26th October 2026 Shifts: 5 days per week on a rolling rota, Monday–Sunday between 8am–9pm DBS required We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join a supported housing service in Penryn, working with adults with complex needs. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll provide person-centred support, helping individuals build confidence, maintain independence and achieve positive outcomes. The Role Provide tailored support to adults with complex needs Develop and maintain support plans Complete risk assessments and risk management Encourage independence and community engagement Support access to social, educational and employment opportunities Maintain accurate records and case notes Work closely with colleagues and external agencies Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures Undertake lone working as required About You We’re looking for someone who: Has experience within support work, supported housing, homelessness or complex needs Understands support planning and risk management Can build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries Is confident working independently Is resilient, adaptable and comfortable working under pressure Has good IT and record-keeping skills Can work flexibly across the rota, including weekends and bank holidays Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship. Interested? Interviews are taking place ASAP, so early applications are encouraged. Apply today by emailing your CV to Carol at RGB Recruitment : (url removed) Or Call (phone number removed) for more information

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