Support Worker

Job summary We currently have a vacancy available for a 28.5 hour Support Worker role. The shifts are variable between 8.00am and 8.00pm as we cover a 24/7 service. The Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT) is based at Mount Gould Hospital and is a team of approximately 60 staff members of varying professions The role is to support clients in their own homes with providing personal care, support with washing and dressing, meal and fluid prep. Our aim is to enable them to remain in their own homes whilst in receipt of intermediate care in the community and to support them whilst they return to their normal baseline The post holder will be required to work alone in various settings in the community without direct supervision You must have the ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest footprint. Some areas are not served by public transport You must be able to travel between clients on our caseload and on occasions, deliver equipment such as mobility aids To manage your own work priorities, balancing clinical, professional and organisational demands To take a flexible approach to supporting colleagues in times of caseload pressure To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date client records and related documentation in line with clinical guidance and LWSW policy To comply with LWSW policies To take reasonable care for personal health and safety To undertake any other duties considered reasonable and appropriate by the Manager Main duties of the job To take a holistic approach to client management, carry out tasks and treatment plans as directed by senior CCRT staff. To feedback to the appropriate CCRT worker and maintain accurate clinical records To support clients with achieving intermediate care goals within 6 week intermediate care period To undertake client interventions and reviews by CCRT workers, regularly meeting the relevant professionals to discuss progress and reporting back any problems occur To carry out multi-disciplinary treatment plans on behalf of the team To seek advice and supervision from the CCRT senior worker within the team as necessary to ensure appropriate patient management and care To raise safeguarding alerts in line with LWSW procedure To support and encourage patients in active approach to regaining and maintaining maximal functional independence To work closely with other health and social care colleagues and service providers to ensure patients identified intermediate care goals are met To actively participate in personal development training needs Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity. All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service. This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. About us Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs. As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve. We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives. We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation. Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert. Details Date posted 16 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year pa, pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number B9832-2026-NM-10454 Job locations Top Floor, Beauchamp Centre Mount Gould Hospital, Mount Gould Road, Plymouth PL4 7QD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE To work autonomously & without direct supervision within the clearly defined boundaries of their competencies & carry out specific delegate