Support Worker

Pay: 14.00 per hour 45.00 sleep-in rate
Earning potential: Up to 32000 per year (269 per shift)
Location:Ipswich
Hours: Full-time (includes sleep-ins weekends evenings and bank holidays)
Driving licence: Full UK manual licence required
Sponsorship: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people and their families by delivering personalised health and social care that helps them achieve what they want out of life.

Our Values:

• Safe: We put people at the centre of everything we do and respect their rights.
• Sound: We deliver high-quality evidence-based outcome-focused care.
• Supportive: We empower individuals to make choices and achieve their goals.

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team. This is a hands-on role supporting individuals with all aspects of daily living both at home and in the community.

This is a sleep-in role typically involving:

• An afternoon shift
• A sleep-in night
• A morning shift

You will play a key role in supporting individuals to live independently safely and with dignity while achieving their personal goals.

Please note: This role involves providing personal care. Where appropriate this may be considered a genuine occupational requirement in line with the Equality Act 2010.

• Follow individual support plans and risk assessments
• Support individuals with daily living tasks (cooking shopping cleaning)
• Assist with personal care where required (washing bathing toileting)
• Administer medication in line with training and policies
• Support access to community activities appointments and social opportunities
• Encourage independence choice and skill development
• Maintain accurate records and report incidents or concerns
• Act as a key worker and contribute to support plan reviews
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and attend handovers and meetings
• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing at all times

• A full UK manual driving licence (essential)
• Willingness to drive a mobility vehicle
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• A proactive caring and reliable approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work shifts including sleep-ins and alternate weekends

• Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance
• Overtime opportunities
• Full training and ongoing development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day