Support Worker

Avenues Group; Great Blakenham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

DBS paid

Flexible working

Annual leave pro rata

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Blue Light Card discounts

Bene£its discounts

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Avenues Group in Ipswich is hiring a part-time Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, or physical disabilities live more independently. The role involves practical tasks like shopping, cooking, money management, and encouraging connections with friends, the community.

You'll provide personal care with dignity and respect, work flexible day and night shifts, and receive training including free nationally recognised qualifications.

Qualifications

• Flexible with day and night shifts.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, or physical disabilities to live independently.
• Helping people with everyday tasks like shopping, cooking, or managing money.
• Encouraging people to connect with friends, family, and the community.
• Providing personal care (with dignity and respect).
• Making each day meaningful - and having fun while you do it!

Skills

Flexibility

UK Driving Licence

Willingness to learn

Job description

Looking for a job that feels good? Become a Support Worker with Avenues - Ipswich

Part-time opportunity - 28 hours

Must be fully flexible with Night and Day shifts

Drivers with full UK License essential

£25,845 per year (pro rata)

If you're ready for a career where you can make a real difference, meet amazing people, and go home knowing you've helped someone live life their way - we'd love to hear from you!

We have a variety of services across Ipswich, from supported living homes to self-contained flats and outreach work. We'll chat with you to find the best fit.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, or physical disabilities to live independently
• Helping people with everyday tasks like shopping, cooking, or managing money
• Encouraging people to connect with friends, family, and the community
• Providing personal care (with dignity and respect)
• Making each day meaningful - and having fun while you do it!

New to care? Don't worry! We'll give you all the training you need - including free, nationally recognised qualifications to help your career grow.

What You'll Get:

• Early Pay - access your wages before payday
• Paid enhanced DBS (so no cost to you)
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Award-winning training to boost your skills
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, and more (Blue Light Card & Bene£its site)
• Recommend a Friend bonus - up to £500
• 24/7 wellbeing support and counselling

We believe everyone deserves the chance to shine. If you have a disability and meet the basic job criteria, we'll guarantee you an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.