Support Worker

hireful; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated support service in Felixstowe seeks a Support Worker to assist a young man with learning disabilities in his transition to independent living. The role involves engaging in community activities and ensuring Matthew's needs are met through personalized support. Candidates with experience in care roles will be favored. Flexibility is essential, with various shifts available. This position is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and autism is essential.
• Willingness to support Matthew to learn everyday skills such as cooking and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Support Matthew in his transition to living independently.
• Help Matthew engage in community activities.
• Work closely with Matthew's family and advocates.

Skills

Experience with adults with learning disabilities

Supportive and patient

Flexible and reliable

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Suffolk

Job Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £14.50 - £14.79

About the Role

This is an exciting project to enable a young man to leave a learning disability assessment and treatment inpatient service, to lead a fulfilling life in his own home.

Our client are looking to recruit innovative, creative and resilient support workers to work with Matthew to transition to his newly renovated home in Felixstowe. Matthew loves to be busy and active, getting out and about in the local community. Routine and structure is important predictability is key to ensure that he can live his best life. He enjoys interacting with people who are energetic, pro‑active, have a sense of fun and will banter with him.

You will work closely with Matthew to ensure that his time is spent doing the things that matter to him as well as discovering new things to do. Being active such as going for walks and swimming, going to the zoo, trying new ways of getting around such as buses, trains and supporting use of technology. You will also work closely with Matthew’s family and advocates to ensure that his support is co‑produced.

Experience providing support to adults with Learning disabilities and Autism is desirable but wanting to learn is essential. Training will be given to enhance your knowledge of supporting people with challenging behaviour, working with their PBS plan and PBS practitioners to proactively support Matthew to have a good quality of life.

Hours

39 hours per week, part time hours will be considered. They have flexible shift patterns, including days, evenings, waking nights, and weekends. After a short transition, you’ll be part of a 24/7 support service. Looking for flexibility? Our zero‑hour bank contracts give you the freedom to work when it suits you.

Location

Postcode IP11 – Trimley, St Mary which offers free parking and good access to local transport, however in the initial stages you will be learning about Matthew alongside his hospital staff team, located IP3 8LY.

About You

Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and autism is essential - but they’re open‑minded about what that looks like. You might have helped care for a family member or have experience from a paid role. Either way, they would love to hear from you. You will be provided with all required training; a full induction will be given to ensure you have the right tools to be the best Support Worker and be confident in providing support.

Drivers are desirable as Matthew will have his own vehicle.

They are looking for people that are supportive, enthusiastic, flexible, patient, committed, able to remain calm in difficult situations and reliable. You must be willing to support Matthew to learn everyday skills and activities such as cooking and cleaning. We work to the principles of PCAS (Person Centred Active Support) to ensure staff teams provide high‑quality, person‑centred support approach through the implementation of Active Support.

This is a brilliant opportunity for the successful applicants to be fully involved in making a positive difference to Matthew life and growing the support provided, with the prospect to take ownership and develop your role to make sure the people they support have a good day every day!

Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

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Disability Confident

Our client is Disability Confident which is a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of their commitment, they operate a guaranteed interview scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If you consider yourself to have a disability or long‑term chronic health condition or if you require any adjustments/support during the application/selection process, please contact them so that them can discuss your needs with you.

Experience

• Support Worker
• Learning Disability Support Worker
• Autism Support Worker
• Adult Support Worker
• Complex Needs Support Worker
• Specialist Support Worker
• Behaviour Support Worker
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Support Worker
• Community Support Worker
• Residential Support Worker
• Learning Disabilities & Autism Practitioner
• Care Support Assistant
• Support Practitioner
• Personal Support Assistant (PSA)
• Waking Night Support Worker

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