Waking Nights Support Worker

Salary: £11.20 rising to £11.50 per hour after probation
Hours: Full-time (40 hours) and part-time (20 hours)
Location: Deanbrook, South Brent
Benefits: Please see attached our rewards and benefits framework

Havencare Homes and Support are proud to be recruiting for a Waking Night Support Worker to join our team providing core support for people with learning disabilities.

We are currently looking to recruit a waking night support worker to assist 4 ladies with learning disabilities and complex needs, living in the friendly village of South Brent.

Working as part of a team, you will be enthusiastic and motivated to deliver outstanding person-centred support.
Respect, dignity and choice are key aspects of the support you will offer to enable the ladies to enjoy their home and local community.
Daily support needs include personal care, meal preparation, home support, and leisure & social activities.

If you would like to join us in this rewarding role you will need to be able to:
Ø Work with Support Plans that are tailored to the individual’s likes and dislikes.
Ø Support people to engage in meaningful activities in everyday life and access the community.
Ø Promote independence and maintaining life skills.
Ø Motivate individuals to achieve their goals.
Ø Build strong relationships through excellent communication skills and shared interests, whilst maintaining solid family connections.

In return, we will:
Ø Train you to ensure you have all the skills you require to succeed, as well as providing ongoing training and development.
Ø Offer contracted hours to suit both the people we support and your circumstances.
Ø Offer holiday accrued for hours worked (28 days pro rata equivalent)
Ø Provide Career Development opportunities
Ø Offer a comprehensive employee assistance programme
Ø Offer a pension scheme

**Please note that due to the needs of the service users we support, we will only be considering female applicants for this role**

Experience preferred but not essential as a range of training is provided.

A driving licence is desirable for this role.

Deanbrook is situated approximately 15 minutes off the A38 from the Marsh Mills roundabout

This is a 24 hour, 365 days per year service and you will need to be flexible to work as the service requires, including mornings, daytime, evenings and weekends.

Closing date: The 15th December 2021.

Interview date: Will be arranged as and when applications are received and according to the recruiting manager’s availability.

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

Support Worker

Salary: £10.20 per hour rising to £10.50 per hour after probation
Hours: Full-time and part-time positions available
Location: Deanbrook, South Brent

Havencare Homes and Support are proud to be recruiting for Support Workers to join our team providing core support for people with learning disabilities. We are currently looking to recruit support workers to assist 4 ladies with learning disabilities and complex needs, living in the friendly village of South Brent.

Working as part of a team, you will be enthusiastic and motivated to deliver outstanding person-centred support. Respect, dignity and choice are key aspects of the support you will offer to enable the ladies to enjoy their home and local community. Daily support needs include personal care, meal preparation, home support, and leisure & social activities.

If you would like to join us in this rewarding role you will need to be able to:
• Work with Support Plans that are tailored to the individual’s likes and dislikes.
• Support people to engage in meaningful activities in everyday life and access the community.
• Promote independence and maintaining life skills.
• Motivate individuals to achieve their goals.
• Build strong relationships through excellent communication skills and shared interests, whilst maintaining solid family connections.

In return, we will:
• Train you to ensure you have all the skills you require to succeed, as well as providing ongoing training and development
• Offer contracted hours to suit both the people we support and your circumstances.
• Offer holiday accrued for hours worked (28 days pro rata equivalent)
• Provide Career Development opportunities
• Offer a comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Offer a pension scheme

Full, part time and casual opportunities are available over 7 days a week, 24 hour rota.

Experience preferred but not essential as a range of training is provided.

A driving licence is desirable for this role.

Deanbrook is situated approximately 15 minutes off the A38 from the Marsh Mills roundabout

This is a 24 hour, 365 days per year service and you will need to be flexible to work as the service requires, including mornings, daytime, evenings and weekends.

Closing date: The 15th December 2021

Interview date: Will be arranged as and when applications are received and according to the recruiting manager’s availability.

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

Casual Support Worker Role

Location: Multiple locations across Havencare’s Devon Services, including Paignton and South Brent.
Hours: As and when required.

Do you have experience in the care sector? Would you like to put your valuable skills to good use, during the current Covid-19 crisis? Maybe you could use the extra money to get you through the next few months of uncertainty?

Havencare are currently looking for experienced support workers to join our friendly team, either on a short term or long-term basis. if you are motivated by a real passion to make a difference to someone else’s life and are looking for flexible hours to suit you, then come and join our dedicated team.

As a support worker you would be required to cover shifts across our services for people with learning disabilities and Autism in Devon.

Training and development opportunities will be provided for the right candidate.
If you would like to join us in this rewarding role you will need to be able to:

-Work with Support Plans that are tailored to the individual’s likes and dislikes.
- Support people to engage in meaningful activities in everyday life and access the community, in a range of leisure and social opportunities (e.g. shopping, theatre visits, swimming, walking, holidays).
- Promote independence and maintaining life skills.
- Motivate individuals to achieve their goals.
- Build strong relationships through excellent communication skills and shared interests, whilst maintaining solid family connections.
- Support in personal care.
- Play a key part in delivering outcome focused support plans.
- A full UK driving license is not essential but would be desirable.

In return, we will:

- Train you to ensure you have all the skills you require to succeed, as well as providing ongoing training and development.
- Offering an attractive rate of pay, between £10.00-£10.20 per hour
- Offer a generous refer a friend scheme
- Offering holiday accrued for hours worked.
- Provide Career Development opportunities.
- Help with mileage

We are currently able to Fast Track your application to get you working as soon as possible.

If you are interested and have either unreserved or set availability at certain times (for example, you can only cover weekends / nights / term time only etc.) - YOU can become a Casual Worker for Havencare and support this fast-growing charity in providing high quality services for those who need it.

Applications will be considered as and when received. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Harry Gill for a chat on 07883 446980 or 01752 251476.

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

Business & Finance Apprentice

Salary: National Apprenticeship Wage - £4.30 per hour
Contracted Hours: 37.5 (7.5 of which are study hours) - Monday to Friday (between 9am-5pm)
Rewards & Benefits: Please refer to our Rewards & Benefits document

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their career and qualifications within our Business & Finance Directorate. As an Apprentice you will have the opportunity to work across a range of Business & Finance areas undertaking a variety of responsibilities which will be structured to support your learning. At the same time, you will be enrolled on a fully funded study support programme to enable you to gain a Level 3 Diploma qualification in Business Administration*.

You will be someone who wants to grow and develop their own career whilst also contributing to Havencare’s growing and developing profile and presence. You will have a focused and logical approach to work with a strong attention to detail. We are looking for someone with a friendly yet professional and respectful approach to work and colleagues.

As an organisation, we are passionate about helping our people to develop and succeed. We provide a supportive and flexible environment in which to work, that allows individuals to challenge themselves and take on increasing responsibility. You will receive on the job training and have regular visits from a designated college/training assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out.

*Your training will be a Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration and Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required). This apprenticeship has a typical duration of 18 months.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please visit our website www.havencare.com/jobs to see the full Role Brief and to apply.

If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please email hr@havencare.com and we will give you a call.

Application closing date: The 22nd December 2021. Applications will be considered as and when received.

If your application is successful, any offer of employment will be subject to:
A satisfactory Standard DBS check and subsequent registration for the DBS Update Service
2 acceptable / satisfactory references
Evidence of eligibility / right to work in the UK

Support Worker Role

Location: St Agnes (Cornwall)
Salary: £10.00 ph. (+£1.00 night rate enhancement)
Hours: Part-time 15 hours per week

We currently have an opportunity for you to be part of an exciting new supported living service in St Agnes – we are looking for a Support Worker to join our existing team on a part-time basis (15 hours per week).

As a support worker, you will be responsible for supporting Ryan, a young man who has autism, is full of fun and vitality and who enjoys nothing more than being out all day everyday – Ryan is very active, he can walk for miles and loves being outdoors come rain or shine. Ryan has a passion for cars and likes to know what everyone drives. Ryan is also a very sociable young man who struggles at times with boundaries and needs consistency and patience to support his understanding that not everyone is his friend – shop staff and transport staff all know Ryan well and will often give a cheerful wave and tell him their names.

Ryan really enjoys the opportunity to travel by train or bus to various places each week, he also attends a farm placement with his support staff twice weekly, his team are supporting him to widen his horizons and try new things he is currently aiming to travel to London on the train. Ryan is able to google worldwide destinations and identify how he would travel there. Ryan is also a bit of a whiz on the iPad.
Ryan thrives on having structure and routine, knowing what he is doing each day and who he will see is very important, Ryan sees the world around him as unpredictable and sometimes frightening. The team are still learning about the things that cause Ryan to be anxious and are supported by specialists to understand and support any behaviours of concern.

Ryan has an infectious personality and is seen to be thriving in his new home and would love the opportunity to have someone new to support him who is enthusiastic and cheerful, who is able to make decisions to keep Ryan occupied and safe, and who is committed to working as part of a small team to make a genuine difference to Ryan.
We are looking for people who will bring great energy, creativity and innovative ideas to supporting individuals and getting the most out of this exciting new service located in the village of St Agnes.

To join us as a support worker, you’ll need:
- A resilient and positive outlook
- Strong communication skills
- Good organisational and planning skills
- The ability to engage, motivate and encourage others
- A good sense of humour
- Preferably a driving license and access to a vehicle due to the isolated location

You will have experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism. You will have a positive and upbeat approach to supporting people with autism. You will want to work in a way that is truly person centred - aiming to make a real difference to the individual’s lives by promoting independence and enhancing their perception of quality of life. Applicants with experience of 1-1 support is preferred.

We have a vacancy for one support worker to work a set shift pattern which consists of both Day shifts and a Sleep-in on the following rota:

Week 1: Wednesdays 8am-11pm with a sleep in from 11pm-8am.
Week 2: Saturdays 8am-11pm with a sleep in from 11pm-8am.

There is the option to work cover hours also for annual leave and other absences.

Please Note: Applications will be continually reviewed; subject to volume and suitability, this role may close at any time with interviews subsequently being organised.

Closing Date: The 31st December 2021. Interview date TBC.

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

Support Worker Role

Location: Penzance (Cornwall)
Salary: £10.00 per hour (+ £1.00 night rate enhancement)
Hours: We currently have full-time and part-time opportunities.

We currently have an opportunity for you to be part of an exciting new supported lifestyles project in Penzance – we are looking for Support Workers to join our existing team. You will be responsible for enabling 8 individuals living in their own flats with access to a support hub.

We are looking for people who will bring great energy, creativity and innovative ideas to supporting individuals and getting the most out of this exciting project.
To join us as a support worker, you’ll need:
- A resilient and positive outlook
- Strong communication skills
- The ability to work on different levels to suit varying personalities and needs
- Good organisational and planning skills
- The ability to engage, motivate and encourage others
- A good sense of humour

Preferably you will have experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism. You will want to work in a way that is truly person centred - aiming to make a real difference to the individual’s lives by promoting independence and enhancing their perception of quality of life.

We would also be very interested in hearing from people who would like the idea of joining the team on a casual basis, to work as required covering annual leave and unexpected absences.

Please Note: Applications will be continually reviewed; subject to volume and suitability, this role may close at any time with interviews subsequently being organised.

Closing Date: The 27th December 2021.
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

Support Worker
Porthpean, St. Austell

About Us

Working across Devon and Cornwall, Havencare Homes and Support Limited is a forward-thinking charity that provides social care services for people with learning disabilities and autism.

Offering supported living and residential care services, we use a range of approaches to empower individuals, help them to be as independent as possible and nurture their potential with dignity and respect.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, caring people to join our dedicated team of Support Workers in St Austell.

The Benefits

- Salary of £10.00 per hour
- A range of training to ensure you have all the skills you require to succeed, as well as ongoing training and development
- Holiday accrued for hours worked (28 days’ pro rata equivalent)
- Career development opportunities with potential progression

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide support to six to seven individuals living in their own flats. Our service users have 1-1 or 2-1 support at different times of the day and access to a support hub the rest of the time.

In this role, you will work a combination of 1:1 support with individuals with complex needs as well as providing support with planned activities, personal care, moving and handling and behaviour support.

About You

To join our client as a Support Worker, you will need:

- The ability to work with support plans that are tailored to the individual’s likes and dislikes
- The ability to support people to engage in meaningful activities in everyday life and access the community
- The ability to promote independence and maintain life skills
- The ability to build strong relationships through excellent communication skills and shared interests
- The ability to deliver person-centred and outcome-focused support
- The ability to work on your own and as part of a team

Ideally, you will have experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and be able to work in a way that is truly person-centred.

Whilst previous experience is preferred, it is not essential as full training is provided. A full, valid driving licence would also be advantageous.

We have contracted and casual opportunities available and both full and part-time positions for the right candidate.

The closing date for applications is the 27th December 2021. Applications will be considered as and when they are received.

Please note, these roles are conditional upon receiving a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and subsequent registration to the DBS update services, eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

Other organisations may call this role Trainee Support Worker, Junior Support Worker, Support Hub Co-ordinator, Residential Care Worker, Social Care Worker, or Trainee Social Care Worker.

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So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Support Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Waking Nights Casual Worker

Location: Multiple locations across our Cornwall Services
Hours: Casual Work (As and when required)

Do you have experience in the care sector? Would you like to put your valuable skills to good use, during the current Covid-19 crisis? Maybe you could use the extra money to get you through the next few months of uncertainty?

Havencare is currently looking for experienced support workers to join our friendly team, either on a short-term or long-term basis. you are motivated by a real passion to make a difference in someone else’s life and are looking for flexible hours to suit you, then come and join our dedicated team.

As a support worker you would be required to cover various shifts across one or more of our services for individuals with learning disabilities and Autism in Cornwall.

Training and development opportunities will be provided for the right candidate.

If you would like to join us in this rewarding role you will need to be able to:
-Work with Support Plans that are tailored to the individual’s likes and dislikes.
- Support people to engage in meaningful activities in everyday life and access the community, in a range of leisure and social opportunities (e.g. shopping, theatre visits, swimming, walking, holidays).
- Promote independence and maintaining life skills.
- Motivate individuals to achieve their goals.
- Build strong relationships through excellent communication skills and shared interests, whilst maintaining solid family connections.
- Support in personal care.
- Play a key part in delivering outcome-focused support plans.
- A full UK driving license is not essential but would be desirable.

In return, we will:
- Train you to ensure you have all the skills you require to succeed, as well as providing ongoing training and development.
- Offering an attractive rate of pay
- Offer a generous refer a friend scheme
- Offering holiday accrued for hours worked.
- Provide Career Development opportunities.
- Fast Track your application to get you working as soon as possible
- Help with Mileage

Salary: £10.00-£10.20 per hour (+£1.00 night rate enhancement)

If you are interested and have either unreserved or set availability at certain times (for example, you can only cover weekends/nights / term time only etc.) - YOU can become a Casual Worker for Havencare and support this fast-growing charity in providing high-quality services for those who need it.

Applications will be considered as and when received. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Harry Gill for a chat on 07883 446980

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

Casual Support Worker Role

Location: Multiple locations across our Cornwall Services
Hours: Casual Work (As and when required)

Do you have experience in the care sector? Would you like to put your valuable skills to good use, during the current Covid-19 crisis? Maybe you could use the extra money to get you through the next few months of uncertainty?

Havencare is currently looking for experienced support workers to join our friendly team, either on a short term or long-term basis. you are motivated by a real passion to make a difference to someone else’s life and are looking for flexible hours to suit you, then come and join our dedicated team.

As a support worker you would be required to cover various shifts across one or more of our services for individuals with learning disabilities and Autism in Cornwall.

Training and development opportunities will be provided for the right candidate.
If you would like to join us in this rewarding role you will need to be able to:

-Work with Support Plans that are tailored to the individual’s likes and dislikes.
- Support people to engage in meaningful activities in everyday life and access the community, in a range of leisure and social opportunities (e.g. shopping, theatre visits, swimming, walking, holidays).
- Promote independence and maintaining life skills.
- Motivate individuals to achieve their goals.
- Build strong relationships through excellent communication skills and shared interests, whilst maintaining solid family connections.
- Support in personal care.
- Play a key part in delivering outcome focused support plans.
- A full UK driving license is not essential but would be desirable.

In return, we will:
- Train you to ensure you have all the skills you require to succeed, as well as providing ongoing training and development.
- Offering an attractive rate of pay of £10.00-£10.20 per hour
- Offer a generous refer a friend scheme
- Offering holiday accrued for hours worked.
- Provide Career Development opportunities.
- Fast Track your application to get you working as soon as possible
- Help with Mileage

If you are interested and have either unreserved or set availability at certain times (for example, you can only cover weekends/nights/term time only etc.) - YOU can become a Casual Worker for Havencare and support this fast-growing charity in providing high-quality services for those who need it.

Applications will be considered as and when received. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Harry Gill for a chat on 07883 446980

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

Support Worker – Waking Nights

Hourly Rate: £9.80-£10.10 per hour (+£1.00 night-rate enhancement)
Hours: 26 hours per week

Havencare are recruiting a Waking Night Support Worker to support an individual within their own home. This role would be supporting a supporting a young lady to live in her own home.

She likes to be busy and active, enjoys social opportunities and opportunities to interact with others. She has an infectious personality and is a pleasure to be around. She has a severe Learning Disability and other health conditions. She may display behaviours of concern at times.The aim of the job role would be to work as part of the wider team, role modelling outstanding care and support needs for the individual, promoting the individual’s independence, and maintaining and promoting life skills, as well as supporting their health and well-being needs and requirements.

You will be resilient with a positive outlook and have an upbeat approach to supporting people. You will be a great planner, organiser and motivator to support individuals with access to achieve an outcome focused support plan. You will be a great role model and be able to connect through great communication and drive towards accessing the community.

Applicants with experience of Learning Disabilities and complex needs is preferred. Previous experience of supporting people with complex needs in supported living or domiciliary support would be an advantage.

This is a 24 hour, 365 days per year service and you will need to be flexible to work as the service requires, including mornings, daytime, evenings and weekends.

The successful applicant will be working on the following rota:

Week 1:
Friday – 10pm-8am
Saturday – 10pm-8am
Sunday – 10pm-9am

Week 2:
Tuesday – 10pm-9am
Wednesday – 10pm-9am

Closing date: The 4th January 2022. 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

Support Worker – Full-Time - Plymouth

Location: Havencare's Rockville Service in Plymstock
Salary: £9.80 - £10.10 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week

Are you looking for a rewarding role that gives you purpose and leaves you safe in the knowledge that you have enriched someone’s life? Do you have the ability to think and act creatively? Are you motivated to guide and support people to achieve their goals?
Havencare is a registered charity whose main objective is just that! Working to support individuals with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health needs, Autism and Complex needs.

We are currently recruiting a full-time Support Worker to work alongside our existing team in our Rockville service in Plymstock. Experience is not essential as a range of training will be provided.

This will be 35 hours per week across the following two-week rota:

Week 1:
Tuesday: 08.00-22.00 and Sleep-in
Wednesday: 07.00-14.00
Thursday: 12.00-20.00

Week 2:
Tuesday: 09.00-13.00
Thursday: 12.00-20.00
Saturday: 08.00-21.00
Sunday: 09.00-17.00

Rewards and benefits: please see attached our rewards and benefits document.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 24th December 2021. 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

Support Worker

Salary: £9.60 - £10.10 per hour depending on service
Hours: We have various hours available
Location: Plymouth Services

Are you looking for a rewarding role that gives you purpose and leaves you safe in the knowledge that you have enriched someone’s life? Do you have the ability to think and act creatively? Are you motivated to guide and support people to achieve their goals?

Havencare Homes and Support Limited is a registered health and social care charity whose main objective is just that! Working to support individuals with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health needs, Autism and Complex needs.

We are currently recruiting Support Workers to work alongside our existing teams – if you would like to join us in this rewarding role you will need to be able to:

• Work with Support Plans that are tailored to the individual’s likes and dislikes.
• Support people to engage in meaningful activities in everyday life and access the community.
• Promote independence and maintaining life skills.
• Motivate individuals to achieve their goals.
• Build strong relationships through excellent communication skills and shared interests, whilst maintaining solid family connections.
• Play a key part in delivering outcome-focused support plans.

In return, Havencare will:
• Train you to ensure you have all the skills you require to succeed, as well as providing ongoing training and development.
• Offer contracted hours to suit both the people we support and your circumstances.
• Pay salaries starting from £9.10 per hour.
• Offer holiday accrued for hours worked (28 days pro rata equivalent)
• Provide Career Development opportunities
• Offer a comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Offer a pension scheme

Take a look at our Rewards and Benefits Framework for a full list of what Havencare can offer you as a Support Worker.

Hours: We have various hours available, both full and part-time. Some roles may include sleep-in duties.

Closing Date: The closing date for this vacancy is the 27th December 2021. 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

Support Worker Role

Location: Supported Living Plymouth
Rate of Pay: £9.80 (rising to £10.00 per hour after probation)
Hours: 27hrs per week

Havencare are recruiting a Support Worker to support an individual in their own home within Supported Living within a Positive Behaviour Response Team. This role would be supporting a young lady to live in her own home. She likes to be busy and active, enjoys social opportunities and opportunities to interact with others. She has an infectious personality and is a pleasure to be around. She has a severe Learning Disability and other health conditions. She may display behaviours of concern at times.

The aim of the job role would be to work as part of the wider team, role modelling outstanding care and support needs for the individual, promoting the individual’s independence, and maintaining and promoting life skills, as well as supporting their health and well-being needs and requirements.

You will be resilient with a positive outlook and have an upbeat approach to supporting people. You will be a great planner, organiser, and motivator to support individuals with access to achieve an outcome focused support plan. You will be a great role model and be able to connect through great communication and drive towards accessing the community.

Applicants with experience of Learning Disabilities and complex needs is preferred. Previous experience of supporting people with complex needs in supported living or domiciliary support would be an advantage.

Due to the needs of this individual we will only be considering female applicants for this role. However please see our website for other vacancies that are open to all applicants.

This is a 24 hour, 365 days per year service and you will need to be flexible to work as the service requires, including mornings, daytime, evenings, and weekends.

The successful applicant will be working the following rota:

Week 1:
Monday - 4-10sl
Tuesday – 7am-9am
Thursday – 4-10pm
Sunday – 8-10sl

Week 2:
Monday – 7-9am + 10pm-9am Night Wake
Wednesday – 4-10sl
Thursday 7-am
Friday – 4-10pm

Applications will be considered as and when received.

Closing date: The 27th December 2021.

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

A one-off opportunity has arisen to develop into an outstanding team Leader within Havencare. Are you already an outstanding support worker? Are you already making a difference and looking for the next professional step?

Do you think in a person-centred way? Do you want to make a difference to people you support? Are you interested in leading a team, but don’t want to sit in an office? Do you want to take on operational responsibilities and earn more money?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient and forward-thinking person to support the development of this service and be a role model of outstanding support. As Team Leader you will play an important part in developing and delivering innovative person-centred services.

Working on rota, and reporting to the Practice Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring the service consistently meets internal and external quality standards. In addition, you will be responsible for supervising and appraising Support Workers, collating daily and weekly records into our online support planning and recording system, ensuring all staff are aware of support outcomes and are consistently working with the people we support to achieve them.

This is a 24 hour, 365 days per year service and you will need to be flexible to work as the service requires, including mornings, daytime, weekends and sleep duties.

Preferably you will have experience of providing services for people living with Autism and Learning Difficulties, risk management, familiarity with supervising a team, and a current working knowledge of CQC regulations would be advantageous (but not essential for a person with the right attitude, values and aptitude).

Hours: 40 hours per week.

**Driving licence essential for this vacancy. **

Closing date: The 27th December 2021.

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

A one-off opportunity has arisen to develop into an outstanding team Leader within Havencare. Are you already an outstanding support worker? Are you already making a difference and looking for the next professional step?

Do you think in a person-centred way? Do you want to make a difference to people you support? Are you interested in leading a team, but don’t want to sit in an office? Do you want to take on operational responsibilities and earn more money?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient and forward-thinking person to support the development of this service and be a role model of outstanding support. As Team Leader you will play an important part in developing and delivering innovative person-centred services.

Working on rota, and reporting to the Practice Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring the service consistently meets internal and external quality standards. In addition, you will be responsible for supervising and appraising Support Workers, collating daily and weekly records into our online support planning and recording system, ensuring all staff are aware of support outcomes and are consistently working with the people we support to achieve them.

This is a 24 hour, 365 days per year service and you will need to be flexible to work as the service requires, including mornings, daytime, weekends and sleep duties.

Preferably you will have experience of providing services for people living with Autism and Learning Difficulties, risk management, familiarity with supervising a team, and a current working knowledge of CQC regulations would be advantageous (but not essential for a person with the right attitude, values and aptitude). Driving licence essential for this vacancy.

**Due to the needs of the individuals candidates will need to have access to a full UK driving licence**

The successful candidate will be working 37 hours per week.

Closing date: The 27th December 2021.

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

Support Worker

Salary: £9.80 per hour rising to £10.00 per hour after probation
Hours: We have full-time and part-time positions available
Location: Supported Living Plymouth

We are recruiting Support Workers to support an individual in their own home. You will be supporting a young man with a learning disability and Autism, who can display behaviours of concern.

The aim of the job role would be to work as part of a small support team promoting the individual’s independence, maintaining, and promoting life skills, as well as supporting his health and wellbeing. You will be resilient with a positive outlook and have an upbeat approach to supporting people. You will be a great planner, organiser and motivator to support individuals to achieve an outcome focused support plan. You will be a great role model.

Essential: A driver's licence.

Applicants with experience of Autism are preferred. Previous experience of supporting people with complex needs in supported living or domiciliary support would be an advantage.

Closing date: The closing date for this vacancy is the 27th December 2021.

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

Casual Support Worker Role

Location: Multiple locations across Havencare’s Plymouth/Plympton and Plymstock Services.
Hours: As and when required.

Do you have experience in the care sector? Would you like to put your valuable skills to good use? Maybe you could use the extra money to get you through the next few months of uncertainty? Or maybe you are retired and fancy having some extra funds to spoil your grandchildren with? Whatever the reason, this fulfilling role could be just what you are looking for!

Havencare are currently looking for experienced support workers to join our friendly, dedicated team, either on a short term or long-term basis. If you are motivated by a real passion to make a difference to someone else’s life and are looking for flexible hours to suit you, then come and join us!

As a support worker you would be required to cover shifts across our services for people with learning disabilities and Autism in Plymouth.

Training and development opportunities will be provided for the right candidate.
If you would like to join us in this rewarding role you will need to be able to:

-Work with Support Plans that are tailored to the individual’s likes and dislikes.
- Support people to engage in meaningful activities in everyday life and access the community, in a range of leisure and social opportunities (e.g. shopping, theatre visits, swimming, walking, holidays).
- Promote independence and maintaining life skills.
- Motivate individuals to achieve their goals.
- Build strong relationships through excellent communication skills and shared interests, whilst maintaining solid family connections.
- Support in personal care.
- Play a key part in delivering outcome focused support plans.
- A full UK driving license is not essential but would be desirable.

In return, we will:

- Train you to ensure you have all the skills you require to succeed, as well as providing ongoing training and development.
- Offering an attractive rate of pay, between £10.00-£10.20 per hour
- A generous refer a friend scheme
- Offering holiday accrued for hours worked.
- Provide Career Development opportunities.
- Help with mileage


If you are interested and have either unreserved or set availability at certain times (for example, you can only cover weekends / nights / term time only etc.) - YOU can become a Casual Worker for Havencare and support this fast-growing charity in providing high quality services for those who need it.

Applications will be considered as and when received. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Harry Gill for a chat on 07883 446980 or 01752 251476.

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

Team Leader, LD & Autism Residential Service (4 people), Paignton

Salary: £10.60 - £11.00 per hour
Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week

We have an exciting and rare opportunity to join our specialist Charity in a crucial Management role. Are you already an outstanding support worker? Are you already making a difference and looking for the next professional step?

A small residential service with big ideas needs a new team leader to support the CQC registered manager turn our ‘Good’ CQC rating into OUTSTANDING.

There are 4 incredible people who call the service home, who need a person with unwavering values of Transparency, Engagement and Quality, to understand their specific needs, and be a Practice Leader of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)- training can be given.

You will be focussed on developing skills and increasing quality of life, encouraging positive risk taking to help people achieve their dreams. You will be motivated, resilient, radiate positivity and will be able to lead change by directing, role-modelling and influencing others. You and the dedicated team will buy-in to your ethos as you demonstrate outstanding practice and you will earn respect with fairness, consistency, empathy and, above all else, demonstrating a truly Person-Centred Approach.

You will understand the importance of working co-productively with the people being supported, their families and advocates, and a multi-disciplinary team of professionals across health and adult social care to ensure people receive the outstanding care to which they are entitled.

You will support the CQC Registered Manager, with compliance and demonstrating outstanding practice across all Key Lines of Enquiry. You will have opportunities to feed into the Charity’s organisational practice, sharing your big ideas that could benefit all people we support and all people with learning disabilities and autism.

We can offer the right person an inspirational personal development plan, competitive remuneration including contributory pension scheme and generous annual leave. You will also have access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.


As team leader you will support the Registered Manager to role-model outstanding support, whilst also supporting with management duties such as: rota planning, appraisals & supervisions, risk assessments, support planning and co-ordinating the regular training of your team. You will be able to use your IT skills to effectively use basic systems designed for crucial reporting. You will demonstrate your ability to plan, do, and review support on an outcomes focused pathway.

You will be experienced in providing services for people with learning disabilities and autism, it would be beneficial to hold current working knowledge of CQC regulations.

This is a 24 hour, 365 days per year service and you will need to be flexible to work as the service requires.

Essential for the role:
• Experience of working in services with adults with learning disabilities.
• Full UK driver’s licence.

Closing Date: The 14th December 2021. 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

Support Worker Roles – The Firs Residential Service

Location: The Firs Residential Service, Paignton
Hourly Rate: £9.80 - £10.00 per hour

Are you looking for a rewarding role that gives you purpose and leaves you knowing that you have made a positive difference to someone’s day? Do you have the ability to think and act creatively? Are you motivated by encouraging and supporting people to achieve their goals?

Havencare is a registered charity whose main objective is just that! Working as part of a close team, you will be resourceful and enthusiastic in supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism and associated support needs.

If you would like to join us in this rewarding role you will need to be able to:
- Respond to people as individuals and support them in their choices, likes and dislikes.
- Promote independence and help people learn new skills
- Support people to engage in new experiences and activities they value, both at home and out and about in the local community.
- Motivate people to feel proud of their contributions to everyday life and support people to achieve their personal goals.
- Build strong relationships through excellent communication skills and shared interests, whilst maintaining solid family connections.
- Play a key part in delivering person-centred, outcome focused support.

In return, we will:
- Provide a range of training to ensure you have all the skills you require to succeed, as well as providing ongoing training and development
- Pay rates starting at £9.80 per hour
- Offer holiday accrued for hours worked (28 days pro rata equivalent)
- Provide Career Development opportunities

Hours: We are looking to recruit people on a full-time and part-time basis.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 27th December 2021. 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