Night Support Worker - Empower Lives & Independence

Orwell Housing Association; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank

Bank holidays

Free DBS checks

Cashback Health plan

Blue Light Card

Orwell Academy training

Job summary

Orwell Housing Association is seeking a Support Worker for Fitzwilliam Close in Woodbridge, Suffolk. You will empower tenants with learning disabilities to live independently, supporting personal care, tenancy matters, and community participation.

Role requires dignity, inclusion, and person-centred care. DBS check required; visa sponsorship not offered. Shift pattern includes 21:00–07:00 and every other weekend; right to work in the UK essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Care Certificate desirable

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Orwell Housing Association is seeking a Support Worker for Fitzwilliam Close in Woodbridge, Suffolk. You will empower tenants with learning disabilities to live independently, supporting personal care, tenancy matters, and community participation.

Role requires dignity, inclusion, and person-centred care. DBS check required; visa sponsorship not offered. Shift pattern includes 21:00–07:00 and every other weekend; right to work in the UK essential.