Support Worker
Hourly Rate: £12.30 per hour
Hours: 10.5 hours per week
Location: Plymouth
Essential: Female-only, Full UK driver’s license*
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.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful and forward-thinking person and are excited to be recruiting a Support Worker to support individuals across our Plymouth services.
About the Role:
Your role would involve supporting a lady out in the community. The lady you would be supporting has autism & she loves going for long drives to beauty spots & going to feed the ducks or going to the cinema! On Mondays & Wednesdays she has 2-1 to support her to do the weekly food shopping & maybe a look around Peacocks for new clothes.
*We are looking for a driver with Full UK Driving license
*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).
Check out the role brief and assignment information here: 2025 - Role Brief - Support Worker - SAUA.pdf
About the usual working pattern:
Monday 10:30am-2pm
Wednesday 10:30am-2pm
Thursday 10:30am-2pm
Days can be discussed for the right person with opportunity for overtime.
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
Annual pay of £6,715 and the opportunity to earn overtime.
…and more!
Closing date:
The closing date for this vacancy is the 5th June 2025. 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