Independent Living Support Worker

Home Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Matching pension contribution

Life insurance

Instant pay access with Stream

Discounts on shops, holidays and more

Job summary

Home Group in Ipswich is hiring a care specialist to support customers with daily tasks and to promote independence. You’ll help create a safe space where dignity and respect come first, working with a team to empower adults who may have mental health challenges.

This on-site role includes sleep-in shifts in a rolling schedule and benefits designed to support your well-being. Join a team dedicated to improving lives and communities.

Qualifications

• Passion to support our customers to live their best lives.
• Experience of caring for others, professionally or personally.
• Ability to work on your own initiative, staying calm and positive under pressure.
• Recognise every customer is different and adopt a flexible, personal approach, listening to understand their needs.
• A Level 2 diploma in Care or equivalent experience (or willing to study towards it).

Responsibilities

• Supporting customers with daily tasks.
• Encouraging independence and celebrating wins.
• Creating a safe, positive space where dignity and respect come first.
• Working collaboratively to empower our customers.
• Customer group – Adults with mental health diagnoses, who may also have ASD or LD; some may have substance or alcohol misuse.

Skills

Experience of caring for others

Work on own initiative

Active listening

Flexible approach

Education

A Level 2 diploma in Care

Job description

Home Group in Ipswich is hiring a care specialist to support customers with daily tasks and to promote independence. You’ll help create a safe space where dignity and respect come first, working with a team to empower adults who may have mental health challenges.

This on-site role includes sleep-in shifts in a rolling schedule and benefits designed to support your well-being. Join a team dedicated to improving lives and communities.