Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker – St Austell, Cornwall

£14.00 per hour | Full-Time | 40+ Hours | October Start | Mental Health | Waking Nights & Sleep-Ins

Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career?

We are recruiting 2 Senior Support Workers to join an established 8-bed residential mental health service in the St Austell area of Cornwall.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Support Worker who is ready to take on additional responsibility, develop their leadership skills and progress their career within mental health and social care.

The Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will play an important role within the day-to-day running of the service, providing high-quality person-centred support while helping to guide and support the wider team.

You will work closely with residents, colleagues and other professionals to ensure individuals receive consistent, safe and compassionate support.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, person-centred mental health support
• Supporting residents with daily living, independence and wellbeing
• Taking a lead role during shifts
• Supporting and mentoring Support Workers
• Ensuring care and support plans are followed
• Completing accurate daily records and handovers
• Supporting the smooth running of the service
• Promoting dignity, choice and independence
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and external professionals
• Responding appropriately to changes in residents' needs
• Helping maintain a safe, positive and supportive environment

Hours & Pay

£14.00 per hour

• 2 Senior Support Worker positions available
• Full-time
• 40+ hours per week
• Waking night shifts available
• Sleep-in shifts available
• Permanent opportunities
• Starting October 2026

Who We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates with previous experience as a:

Senior Support Worker | Senior Care Worker | Mental Health Support Worker | Support Worker | Residential Support Worker | Healthcare Worker | Healthcare Assistant

Previous experience within mental health, residential care, supported living, learning disabilities or complex needs would be highly desirable.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced and confident within a care or support environment
• Caring, compassionate and patient
• Reliable and dependable
• Confident taking responsibility during a shift
• Able to support and encourage other team members
• Calm and resilient
• A strong communicator
• Passionate about providing high-quality care
• Looking to progress their career within mental health and social care

A full UK driving licence is highly desirable, as a company vehicle is available for work-related duties.

Career Progression

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop their leadership skills and progress within the care sector.

The service offers opportunities for further training, development and progression for the right person.

If you're currently a Support Worker and feel ready for your next step, we'd particularly like to hear from you.

Location

The role is based in the St Austell area of Cornwall and would suit candidates living locally or within a reasonable commute.

We would particularly welcome applications from:

St Austell | Par | Fowey | Lostwithiel | Charlestown | Mevagissey | Bodmin | surrounding Cornwall areas

Don't Miss This Opportunity

If you're an experienced Senior Support Worker or Support Worker looking for your next career move in St Austell, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

£14.00 per hour, 40+ hours, mental health experience, additional responsibility and genuine career progression.

Only 2 Senior Support Worker positions are available — don't miss out. Apply today and speak to our recruitment team.