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The Cornwall Day Opportunities family are recruiting! Cornwall Day Opportunities provides support to young people and adults with a range of physical disabilities, learning disabilities and complex health needs across Cornwall. Helping people to care for themselves, live independently, make friends and live a meaningful life is at the heart of what we do.

We support individuals with various interests, from knitting to fitness and painting. There’s no shortage of fun activities, including pasty making, baking, enjoying our outdoor area, and educational programmes.

This role is more of a lifestyle where you get to spend your days helping others enjoy theirs. At Salutem Care and Education, we recognise the value and wisdom that come from all stages of life. Join our team to be part of a community that appreciates the richness of age diversity.

Each day will be different, and the main focus of your role is to provide daily support to adults in our residential services. It’s definitely not a normal 9-5; you can work days, nights, and flexible shifts too. Some shifts may include sleep-ins.

If you have the ability to support someone to feel at home, be their true self, and do what makes their heart happy, we want to hear from you. This is a meaningful role and will suit someone looking to make a difference and create lasting memories.

We offer career progression regardless of where you start in the organisation. Your progress will be regularly reviewed, and as you gain expertise, your rate of pay will increase. We believe in creating a Career from Care and want the support workers we recruit now to become our managers of the future!

We’re committed to supporting the wellbeing of our team, and our benefits package includes:

• Competency Frameworks and Pay Scales: Development and reward initiative showing clear career pathways, progression & promotion opportunities.
• Blue Light Card: Discounts in shops, restaurants, and venues on the high street.
• Wagestream: Access to earned wages early.
• Care Friends, Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Earn points and cash rewards for referring people for roles.
• Sovereign Health Care Plan: Affordable cover for healthcare and private medical costs.
• Canada Life, Group Life Assurance: Death in Service benefit.
• Pension scheme: For all qualifying staff.
• Free DBS check: Disclosure and Barring Service.

As an organisation, we're committed to supporting our teams and offering a range of perks that look after your financial, mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. We have a massive duty of care towards those we support, which is why our staff are encouraged to keep up to date with vaccines and focus on self-care too.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide person-centred support to individuals, promoting independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Deliver tailored support that meets individuals' physical, emotional, social, and mental health needs.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and continence care.
• Support health and wellbeing by monitoring needs and attending appointments.
• Administer and manage medication safely.
• Safeguard individuals by identifying and reporting concerns.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming living environment.
• Complete accurate documentation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in training and flexible shift patterns.

This role requires a compassionate, reliable, and proactive individual committed to delivering high-quality support and improving the lives of those they support.

Our Core Values are:

• Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
• Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
• Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
• Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
• Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
• Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.

Why Choose Us?

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access and Health Cash Plan.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay and utility bill savings.
• Physical Support: Online workouts and gym discounts.

Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 and among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces. Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS.