Lead Support Worker - Social Care
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,838 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Salary £25,838 per annum, pro rata / Earn £13.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4SZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Home Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 26269 |
Summary
Lead Support Worker
Salary £25,838 per annum, pro rata / Earn £13.21 per hour plus 34 days leave (rising to 39) and health cash plan worth over £1140
2 x Permanent, full time positions (37.5 hpw),
1 x Permanent, part time position (30 hpw)
St Austell, Cornwall
We can’t offer a CoS for this role
Home, a place where you belong
Want to be part of a team that truly cares, not only about our customers, but about you too? Our colleagues tell us that working here feels different. We’re brilliant at what we do, and we look after each other just as much as we support our customers. If you’ve ever felt like just a number in your current job, this could be the change you’ve been waiting for.
You’ll help people with complex needs live more independently, where no two days are the same. One moment you’re helping someone take a big step towards their goals, the next you’re supporting them through life’s everyday ups and downs.
What you’ll do
• Lead support planning and coordinate our Support Workers to deliver person-centred support
• Balance support, safeguarding, admin and meetings while guiding colleagues and managing caseloads
• Support Customers with daily tasks like budgeting, cooking and attending appointments
• Work with multi-agency teams to safeguard and empower our customers
• Help customers build independence and prepare for their move-on into the community
• Customers will be those where social care has a statutory duty to support under the Care Act or the Mental Health Act.
Why join us
This is more than a job – it’s a place where you feel valued. With our learning and development offer, and support from friendly colleagues, you’ll make a real difference every day! If you’re ready to leave behind the ordinary, do something that really matters. Be part of one of the UK’s top 10 Great Places to Work!
You have
• Passion and experience in supporting others ideally in a supported housing setting
• Level 3 Diploma in Care or equivalent experience (or are willing to work towards it)
• Experience assessing referrals and coordinating support
• The ability to work under your own initiative, remain calm under pressure and have a resilient approach
Stronger together
We do our best work when we’re ourselves. That’s why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work!
The practical bits
• 2 week rolling rota, working 5 days, Monday to Sunday. Early shift and late shift.
• You need an Enhanced with barring list (we pay for it)
• A vehicle insured for business use (and a license!), we’ll pay for any business mileage
What’s in it for you?
• 34 days leave (including bank hols and a “me day” to use for whatever you fancy) increasing to 39, and time off for volunteering too!
• Health cash plan saving you from £1140 per annum. We’ll cover your costs (and kids if you have them) towards dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies and lots more.
• Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out. Looking for a new phone, bike or car? Save money with us.
• Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary)
• Instant pay access with Stream
Find out more
Click APPLY NOW to see our Support Coordinator Job Description, find out about us and for help to apply. Roles can close early, so don’t wait.
For reasonable adjustments email recruitment@homegroup.org.uk
Salary £25,838 per annum, pro rata / Earn £13.21 per hour plus 34 days leave (rising to 39) and health cash plan worth over £1140
2 x Permanent, full time positions (37.5 hpw),
1 x Permanent, part time position (30 hpw)
St Austell, Cornwall
We can’t offer a CoS for this role
Home, a place where you belong
Want to be part of a team that truly cares, not only about our customers, but about you too? Our colleagues tell us that working here feels different. We’re brilliant at what we do, and we look after each other just as much as we support our customers. If you’ve ever felt like just a number in your current job, this could be the change you’ve been waiting for.
You’ll help people with complex needs live more independently, where no two days are the same. One moment you’re helping someone take a big step towards their goals, the next you’re supporting them through life’s everyday ups and downs.
What you’ll do
• Lead support planning and coordinate our Support Workers to deliver person-centred support
• Balance support, safeguarding, admin and meetings while guiding colleagues and managing caseloads
• Support Customers with daily tasks like budgeting, cooking and attending appointments
• Work with multi-agency teams to safeguard and empower our customers
• Help customers build independence and prepare for their move-on into the community
• Customers will be those where social care has a statutory duty to support under the Care Act or the Mental Health Act.
Why join us
This is more than a job – it’s a place where you feel valued. With our learning and development offer, and support from friendly colleagues, you’ll make a real difference every day! If you’re ready to leave behind the ordinary, do something that really matters. Be part of one of the UK’s top 10 Great Places to Work!
You have
• Passion and experience in supporting others ideally in a supported housing setting
• Level 3 Diploma in Care or equivalent experience (or are willing to work towards it)
• Experience assessing referrals and coordinating support
• The ability to work under your own initiative, remain calm under pressure and have a resilient approach
Stronger together
We do our best work when we’re ourselves. That’s why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work!
The practical bits
• 2 week rolling rota, working 5 days, Monday to Sunday. Early shift and late shift.
• You need an Enhanced with barring list (we pay for it)
• A vehicle insured for business use (and a license!), we’ll pay for any business mileage
What’s in it for you?
• 34 days leave (including bank hols and a “me day” to use for whatever you fancy) increasing to 39, and time off for volunteering too!
• Health cash plan saving you from £1140 per annum. We’ll cover your costs (and kids if you have them) towards dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies and lots more.
• Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out. Looking for a new phone, bike or car? Save money with us.
• Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary)
• Instant pay access with Stream
Find out more
Click APPLY NOW to see our Support Coordinator Job Description, find out about us and for help to apply. Roles can close early, so don’t wait.
For reasonable adjustments email recruitment@homegroup.org.uk
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