Support Worker - Penryn, Cornwall

Support Worker - Penryn, Cornwall

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.

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

• 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
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

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