Support Worker

Support Worker - Fitzwilliam Close

Salary: £12.83 per hour; £20,007.19 per annum

(FTE £25,342.44 per annum)

Hours: 30 hours per week

Ref: FW034

Early shifts typically begin from 07:00, and the latest finish time is 21:00 for those not completing a sleep in. An additional payment is provided for sleep in shifts.

This role forms part of a 24/7 service, so flexibility is essential. The successful candidate must be able to work a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, and be willing to undertake sleep in duties.

Do you want to support people to live full, independent, and meaningful lives?

As a Support Worker in our Learning Disability service, Fitzwilliam Close, you'll empower individuals to make choices, express their goals, and participate confidently in home and community activities.

If you're someone who values dignity, inclusion, and person centered care, we want to hear from you.

About Fitzwilliam Close

Located just off the A12, in a peaceful residential area in Woodbridge, Fitzwilliam Close is ideally situated just a short walk from local shops, supermarkets and schools, with Woodbridge Rail Station less than a mile away and regular bus routes including the 64, 66, 70, 73 and 800, providing easy links across Woodbridge, Ipswich and the wider Suffolk area.

What you'll be doing:

• Collaborating with your team to offer consistent, empowering support that helps tenants live independently.Respect each tenant's unique personality, ensuring they have real input and control over their lives.
• Give personalised support that may involve personal care, medication prompts, home organisation, and tenancy matters.
• Keep well organised and accurate records that meet CQC and organisational requirements.
• Approach your work with kindness, patience, and creativity, enabling tenants to take safe risks that encourage growth.
• Engage positively with everyone involved in a tenant's support, including families and external partners.

More benefits of joining :

As well as joining Orwell for our strong values and commitment to person centered support, you'll also benefit from a range of perks designed to help you feel valued, supported, and able to thrive in your role:

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
• Wellbeing programme.

Person Specification

• Care Certificate is desirable
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care, or equivalent, is desirable
• A full driving licence is desirable. but not essential

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Before applying

Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.

Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

Apply with Confidence

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we're looking for.

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