Support Worker
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Job Summary
Pay:14.00 per hour
Earning potential:Up to 32000 per year
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.
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 theEquality Act 2010.
Key Responsibilities- 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
