Support Worker - Nights
Alexandras Community CareJoin a team where you are truly valued
With over 30 years of experience, Alexandras Community Care is one of Cornwall’s most established care providers. Due to expansion we now recruiting into our Supported Living team and are looking for caring, reliable people who want to make a genuine difference.
About the role
As a Supported Living Support Worker, you will support individuals with learning disabilities and other complex needs to live as independently as possible and have choice and control over their daily lives.
Your role may include:
Supporting with everyday routines and daily living skills
Helping individuals access their local community, activities and appointments
Providing personal care where required
Supporting with medication, meals and mobility
Following individual support plans and agreed routines
Understanding and responding to individual communication and behavioural needs
Building positive, consistent relationships with the people you support and their families
This role is specifically for night shifts. Day support roles can be found here.
Every person we support is different, so the role is centred around getting to know the individual, understanding what matters to them and providing the right level of support for their needs.
What We Offer
Starting pay: from £13.50
Additional bonus: paid every 6 months
Plus: Holiday pay, sick pay, pension contributions, and mileage at 40p per mile
28 days annual leave
Monthly pay and pay reviews each April
Contracted hours
Access to pool cars
Full face-to-face induction programme and in-house training, from novice to manager
Care Certificate
Career progression opportunities – all our managers have been promoted from within
Flexible work patterns
A stable management team and local offices for ongoing support
Monthly team meetings
24/7 medical and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card
Generous refer-a-friend scheme
Company-paid social events
Requirements
Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential—we provide full training for the right candidates who are compassionate, reliable, and eager to learn.
You must be a driver with a valid driving licence, ideally with access to a car, though pool cars are available
Be able to work every other weekend
Friendly, trustworthy and caring nature