disability support worker Work, Jobs in buckfastleigh, dev (with Salaries)

Senior Support Worker
Camphill Devon Community, —Buckfastleigh
- £15.30 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Paid training
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Support Worker
United Response —Totnes
- £13.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Education Support Worker
On Track Education —Totnes
- £26,440 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- IT
- In-person
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18h
Mental Health Support Worker
Caraston Hall Support & Housing —Exeter
- £12.71 - £14.21 an hour
- Overtime
- Applied behaviour analysis
- English
- Working with children
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
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Support Worker
Achieve together —Plymouth
- £12.80 - £13.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Employee discount
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202605: Prison Officer - HMP Channings Wood
Ministry of Justice —Torquay
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
NHS Security Officer
NHS Professionals —Torquay
- £13.60 - £22.99 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Annual leave
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Night Support Worker
Cream Care Group Ltd —Torquay
- From £13.28 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Flexibank Support Worker
Salutem Care & Education —Torquay
- £12.71 an hour
- Communication skills
Support Worker
Priory Group —Torquay
- Full-time
- Referral programme
Support Worker
Salutem Care & Education —Paignton
- £12.71 an hour
- Communication skills
Mental Health Recovery Worker
Rethink Mental Illness —Exeter
- £12,623.14 a year
- Part-time
- Hospital
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Support worker
Acuity Care —Exeter
- £14.50 an hour
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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Female support worker
Thera South West —Newton Abbot
- £13.30 an hour
- Overtime
- No experience needed
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Support Worker
Priory —Torquay
- £13.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Referral programme
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Waking Night Support Worker
The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot and District —Newton Abbot
- £12.74 - £13.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Care plans
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Regional Support Worker
Acuity Care —Plymouth
- £15 an hour
- Night shift
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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Bank Support Worker - Paignton (TQ4)
Accomplish —Paignton
- £13.45 - £14.05 an hour
- Military
- Cooking
- Care plans
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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Female Support Worker - South Devon
Mencap —Newton Abbot
- £13.12 an hour
- Weekend availability
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Complex Support Worker
Acuity Care —Plymouth
- £15 an hour
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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Senior Support Worker

Camphill Devon Community, -
Buckfastleigh

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£15.30 an hour

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Paid training
Health & wellbeing programme
Annual leave
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Referral programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Organisational skills
Care plans
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Senior Support Worker (Higher SSW) – Lead with Purpose, Support with Heart

April 2026
Camphill Devon Community, Hapstead Village, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0JN
£15.30 per hour
Full-time | Permanent – 40 hours per week

Be part of something meaningful

At Camphill Devon Community, we’re more than a workplace—we’re a vibrant, rural community where people with learning disabilities are supported to live with freedom, choice, dignity, and purpose. If you’re ready to step into a role where you can lead, inspire, and make a genuine difference every day, this could be the perfect next step.

About the Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll combine hands-on care with leadership responsibility. You’ll support adults with learning disabilities in their home and community life—while also guiding your team, organising shifts, and ensuring high-quality, person-centred support at all times.

You’ll be trusted to step up, take initiative, and help create a safe, empowering environment where everyone can thrive.

What You’ll Be Doing

Support & Care

Provide personal, practical, and emotional support with dignity and respect
Assist with daily living tasks including personal care, meals, and medication
Empower individuals to achieve independence, goals, and meaningful outcomes

Leadership & Team Support

Lead shifts, plan daily activities, and delegate responsibilities
Mentor Support Workers and volunteers, providing supervision, guidance and feedback
Conduct handovers, team meetings and ensure clear, effective communication is had at all times.

Quality & Compliance

Maintain accurate records, care plans, and reports
Ensure compliance with CQC standards and health & safety procedures
Support risk assessments, audits, and safe working practices
Medication management (ordering, returning, auditing of medication)

Community & Engagement

Encourage participation in social, leisure, and community activities
Support holidays, appointments, and off-site trips (driving required)
Promote inclusion, choice, and active involvement in home life

Advocacy & Rights

Uphold dignity, privacy, and independence at all times
Apply knowledge of MCA and best-interest decision making
Ensure every individual has a voice and is heard

What We’re Looking For

Experience in health & social care, ideally in a senior or supervisory role
A confident, compassionate leader and team player
Strong organisational and communication skills
Commitment to person-centred values and inclusive support
Flexibility to work shifts (including evenings, weekends, and occasional sleep-ins)
Flexibility to be part of the Responsible Person Rota
Ability to drive (preferred due to rural location)

What You’ll Get

Competitive pay at £15.30 per hour
Generous Annual Leave
Company pension scheme
Free or discounted meals
Health & wellbeing programme
Free on-site parking
Ongoing training, supervision, and career development
Opportunities to grow into a Higher Senior Support Worker role

Why Join Camphill?

We believe everyone has something to contribute. Our community is built on kindness, respect, and shared responsibility, where both the people we support and our staff are encouraged to learn, grow, and flourish.

Ready to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact? Apply today.

Subject to enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are not able to provide sponsorship.

Pay: £15.30 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Paid training
Referral programme

Work Location: In person

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