Step-Down Support Worker

LOCATION: Penhallow, Cornwall

HOURS: Full Time, Part Time, (12-hour shifts, including every other weekend)

PAY: £12.60 per hour

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Stayathome Team in our step-down facility in mid-Cornwall. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to individuals transitioning from hospital. You will play a crucial role in helping service users regain independence, whilst ensuring their physical, emotional and social needs are met.

There are full time, part time and bank days/nights opportunities available for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care to service users
• Assist with handling and administering medication in accordance with care plans and regulations
• Perform manual handling duties, ensuring the safety and comfort of service users
• Support individuals with meal preparation, ensuring dietray requirements are met
• Foster a positive and proactive attitude, promoting independence and well-being
• Provide emotional support with an understanding, compassionate nature
• Maintain accurate records and report changes in service users conditions
• Ensure compliance with all safeguarding policies and procedures

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Previous experience in a support worker or healthcare role is desirable
• A caring and patient approach, with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and various shift patterns
• A valid driving licence and access to reliable transport is essential
• Knowledge of manual handling, and medication administration
• Ability to work well within a team, and independently

More About Us

Stayathome is not your average care agency. With experience spanning 20 years, we are #ProudtoCare and extremely passionate about changing the face of care. We provide a variety of care and well-being services including elder, paediatric, mental health and addiction packages, to clients across mid-Cornwall and the Roseland Peninsula, enabling them to remain in their own homes. Stayathome is proud to be part of The CHAOS Group, a collection of like-minded and community-focused social enterprises, working together to bring positive change. This includes CHAOS Digital (home of CHAOS Radio), CHAOS Farm, CHAOS at Eden and Iconic Hair & Beauty.

As a Stayathome employee, you will also receive:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care and outcomes.

We strongly believe that happy staff are the best staff. Therefore, we want to make sure your work is something that you are happy with. We can work with you through flexible work.

For more information about this job opportunity, you can contact our HR team

on 01872 277600 or by emailing hr@chaosgroupcornwall.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Physical Setting:

• Care home

Shift:

• 12 hour shift

Work days:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/04/2025