Pay: £12.63 per hour
Location: Plymouth
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Join an award-recognised care provider and make a real difference
Are you looking for a rewarding Support Worker role in Plymouth?
New Direction Support is expanding and we’re looking for Non-Complex Community Support Workers to join our dedicated team. We’re proud to hold Gold Investors in People accreditation, recognising our commitment to staff development, wellbeing, and career progression.
As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with additional needs—helping them live independently and thrive within their communities.
About the Role
- Provide support in individuals’ homes and within the community
- Follow tailored support plans to help people maintain tenancies, manage bills, and develop life skills
- Work professionally, calmly, and methodically in a variety of situations
- Uphold company policies and procedures at all times
We’re looking for caring, patient, and reliable individuals who are flexible and able to work some weekends.
Working Hours & Contracts
We offer a range of working patterns to suit different availability:
- 24–36 hours per week (minimum contract)
- Shifts typically run between 08:00–20:00, or 08:00–22:00 with a sleep-in
- Must be flexible and able to work weekends
Training & Development
You’ll receive full training, including:
- Online mandatory training
- In-house training delivered by New Direction Support
- Ongoing career development and qualification opportunities, including apprenticeships
What We’re Looking For
- A calm and methodical approach
- Patience, understanding, and strong communication skills
- Ability to follow support plans and company procedures
Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Free DBS check
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- New employee bonus scheme
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Cycle to Work scheme
- IT salary sacrifice scheme
- Motor Save scheme
- Training and apprenticeship opportunities
- Overtime opportunities
- Career development and qualifications
- Increased holiday entitlement with long service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Strong team support and a positive working culture
Work Location: In person