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Enabling Support Worker

United Kingdom, Exeter Employment contract 13.09 GBP / Hour · Job Posted June 16, 2026
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Enabling Support Worker Field-based in Exeter, Devon, travelling to the homes of clients. The Organisation. Operating across Devon and Torbay, Headway Devon is a local charity dedicated to improving life after brain injury. Brain injuries are a hidden disability that can affect personalities, relationships and the ability to lead an independent life. When a person's life is turned upside down by a brain injury, we ensure they get the help and support they need and deserve. We are now looking for an Enabling Support Worker to join us on a permanent, part-time basis, working variable hours, with the potential to build to 30 hours per week. An immediate start is available. The Role. As an Enabling Support Worker, you will provide compassionate, person-centred support to individuals in their homes in the Exeter area, helping them achieve their goals, develop independence and maintain meaningful social connections. Working in line with agreed care plans, you will support individuals to maximise their independent living skills, build confidence and participate more fully in their communities. You will motivate and encourage progress towards personal goals, monitor outcomes and carry out reviews and spot checks as required, always promoting dignity, choice and inclusion. Additionally, you will: Report concerns, observations and progress to the Services Manager; Maintain accurate records in line with organisational procedures; Follow policies and procedures relating to customer service, health and safety, equality and diversity.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide compassionate, person-centred support to individuals in their homes in the Exeter area, helping them achieve their goals, develop independence and maintain meaningful social connections
  • Support individuals to maximise their independent living skills, build confidence and participate more fully in their communities
  • Motivate and encourage progress towards personal goals, monitor outcomes and carry out reviews and spot checks as required, always promoting dignity, choice and inclusion
  • Report concerns, observations and progress to the Services Manager
  • Maintain accurate records in line with organisational procedures
  • Follow policies and procedures relating to customer service, health and safety, equality and diversity

Requirements

  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • A sensitive approach to vulnerable people, maintaining their dignity and self-respect at all times
  • The ability to work alone in the community and as part of a team
  • The ability to communicate well with clients, carers and professionals
  • The ability to keep accurate and up-to-date records

What we offer

  • Hourly rate of £13.09 (when client-facing)
  • Travel time paid from home at minimum wage
  • Excellent training provided
  • Group company pension
  • Develop an extremely rewarding career with a local charity
  • Friendly and inclusive culture
  • The chance to play a key role in people’s recovery process and support their progress

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