Support Worker

Would you like to work somewhere where you get to make a real difference every day? Are you caring, fun and up for a challenge? Are you looking for a career where you get to make a difference to people's lives? Do you love the idea of no two days being the same? If so, we want to hear from you. Advance is looking for Support Workers in St Austell to support customers with learning disabilities/ autism/ complex needs/ mental health conditions to live the lives they choose.

We offer great benefits, flexible working and all the training and support you need to kick start a rewarding career in Social Care. Day to Day Activities: - Assisting with personal care and hygiene (if required) - Medication administration (if required) - Support with preparing and cooking meals - Support with attending medical appointments - Support with social activities - Support with independent skills - Support with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry - Keeping accurate records and updating care plans as required - Keeping up to date with your training Advance is a great place to progress too; many of our Support Workers have gone on to be managers, and some have moved into roles in other areas of our business.

Once you're with us, there are genuine opportunities to learn, develop and build a long and rewarding career. Equally, there is the chance to work flexibly, fitting your role around your other life commitments. You don't need to have previous experience working in care or support to be successful in this role. What matters are your values, your passion and determination to make a difference in the lives of people with autism or learning disabilities.

If you think a Support Worker role sounds right for you, you will need to be: - Good at working on your own and within a team - Excellent at communicating with people - Able to complete quality support records - Able to work every other weekends - Able to work between 7am and 10:30pm - Ability to follow a Support Plan and Risk Assessments and maintain customer records - Need to be literate and numerate in English - Willingness and ability to achieve the Care Certificate Advance is a national, not-for-profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions.

Our vision is to transform lives; providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we're passionate about making Advance a great place to work. We invest in our staff, providing the training and support you need to succeed in your role, gain industry-recognised qualifications and realise your career aspirations.

Weare an equal opportunities employer who values its staff and the difference they make to their customers. There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind in Advance. As an organisation, we will not tolerate it. We are firmly committed to recruiting the best colleagues regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and to supporting customers from similarly diverse backgrounds., At Advance, Safeguarding is embedded in our organisational culture - it's reflected in our values, our behaviours, and the way we work together.

We believe that creating a safe environment is not just about compliance, but about cultivating trust, openness, and accountability at every level. As the organisation's Safeguarding Lead, Ryan Brummitt, Executive Director of Support, oversees our safeguarding arrangements and ensures that concerns are acted upon quickly, sensitively and in line with national legislation and local safeguarding procedures.

We believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Whether you are a customer, family member, colleague or partner organisation, if you have any conc