Support Worker Works Coach

• Realise Futures
• Address: Unit 15 Hillview Business Park Old Ipswich Road Claydon Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0AJ
• Salary: 18621.62 per annum (Actual salary)
• Hours: 26 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 0688

Are you passionate about empowering people to reach their full potential

Realise Futures are hiring a Support Worker (Works Coach)to join our team at Growing Places.

In this highly rewarding role youll support adults with learning disabilities and/or additional barriers helping them build confidence develop practical skills and succeed in a supportive and inclusive working environment.

As an RF Works Coach you will play a key role in enabling individuals to grow achieve independence and thrive.

Youll work closely with people to support their personal and professional development in a positive work-based setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and coach individuals to learn develop and maintain new skills.
• Encourage independence confidence and self-belief in the workplace.
• Promote inclusion and help create a positive and supportive environment.
• Adapt your support to meet individual needs and abilities.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality person-centred support.

What Were Looking For

• A genuine passion for supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible proactive and positive approach.
• The ability to motivate and inspire others.
• An Enhanced DSB check.

What we will offer you

• Full training and ongoing professional development.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day.
• The opportunity to help people achieve meaningful goals and independence.

If youre passionately motivated caring and committed to making a difference wed love to hear from you!

About us

The purpose of Realise Futures is to improve the wellbeing mental health and employability of disabled and disadvantaged people whilst contributing to the economy in our communities. Realise Futures operates as a hybrid company combining commercial trade with personal & government funded public services. Our aim is to create opportunities for people to succeed in work learning and life through four company departments Learning Coaching and Advice Employment & Inclusion and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses) and Central (internal core infrastructure).

We provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.

As one of the largest Community Interest Companies in the East of England we employ approximately 230 staff 40% of which have a declared disability.

Employee Benefits

Realise Futures is proud to be a mindful employer that offers a range of employee benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangements (where business needs allow).
• Performance related pay increase system as part of the appraisal process.
• 45p per mile expenses (cars first 10000 miles excluding commute).
• Appreciation Award if successfully nominated: 150 per individual OR 500 shared across your team.
• Annual Colleague Awards event at our AGM.
• 25 days annual leave (in addition to recognised bank holidays).
• Additional day of paid leave around your birthday.
• Additional paid wellbeing day.
• Additional paid volunteer day.
• 3 days additional annual leave after 3 years service.
• An additional days paid leave on the day that you celebrate a 5-year work anniversary with Realise Futures.
• Disability leave policy that is separate from Sickness Absence.
• A confidential counselling service 24 hours a day 365 days a year to you and members of your immediate family.
• Trained First Aid Mental Health First Aiders.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Occupational pension scheme.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf).

For an informal discussion please call Lisa Mann RF Works Manager by either calling or emailing

How to apply

Toapplypleasecompletetheonlineapplicationformon our careers website.

If you have any further queries or difficulties in completing the application form please email

Closing date: 1.00 pm 19 June 2026.

Interview date: 23 and 24 June 2026.

Please ensure you are available for these dates before applying.

Please note that if any of the colleagues whose posts are currently at risk of redundancy show interest in this redeployment opportunity they will be prioritised for this opportunity and if more than one of these colleagues is interested the outcomes of the interviews will be used to determine the best candidate.

RealiseFuturesCIC

A company operating across Suffolk and Norfolk combining commercial trade of products and services alongside work placements employment and training opportunities. The primary aim of the business is to improve and promote the economic and social wellbeing of those who are disadvantaged and/or disabled. The company is organised in four divisions Learning and Development Employment and Inclusion and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses) and Central (internal core infrastructure). Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.

Realise Futures: Enhancing Peoples Lives.

Realise Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults young people and children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.