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Support Worker

Job details
Posting date: 07 January 2026
Salary: £15.00 to £16.00 per hour
Additional salary information: Double time for Bank Holidays
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 February 2026
Location: St. Austell, Cornwall
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Ourway Care Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: CW012

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Summary

Support Worker CW012

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and proactive female Support Worker to join an established care team supporting a young woman with complex health needs, including Cauda Equina syndrome, T5 paraplegia, dissociative disorder, and functional seizures.

She lives on a peaceful smallholding in Whitemoor, St Austell with her husband and two children (aged 10 and 11), alongside a variety of much-loved animals — two dogs, five cats, and a few friendly chickens. This role offers a truly rewarding opportunity to provide person-centred care within a warm, family-oriented, and animal-friendly environment.

You will play a key role in supporting all aspects of daily living while enabling her to remain active, independent, and engaged within her community.
If you are passionate about empowering others, enjoy variety in your role, and thrive in a supportive home setting, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Whitemoor, St Austell
Roles Available: Full time – 36 hours / 3 shifts per week
Shift Pattern: Day Shifts: 09:00-21:00
Bank Holidays and weekend work form part of the rota
Pay Rates: £15.00 per hour weekday day rate
£16.00 per hour weekend day rate
Rates are paid £1.00 per hour less during probationary period

Role Responsibilities:
• Providing clinical support with multiple health conditions
• Supporting with daily living and household duties
• Assisting with community outings and days out

Ideal Candidate
Essential:
• A positive, caring and proactive approach
• Previous experience in a care or support role
• Flexible, reliable and committed
• Comfortable working around animals

Preferred:
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to drive an adapted vehicle
• Experience of working in complex care environments

Reference ID: CW012

Female applicants only due to genuine occupational requirements (Health and Social Care Act 2008 & Equality Act 2010). In line with the Equality Act 2010, Ourway Care Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and prospective employees.

Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of disability, gender, marital status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion and/or belief.

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