Support Worker

Housing Diversity Network; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Diversity Network seeks a compassionate Support Worker at Avalon Court to assist individuals in the Learning Disability sector. Emphasizing dignity and independence, you'll champion diversity and provide essential support in a nurturing environment. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in people's lives while enjoying competitive benefits such as annual leave, retail discounts, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Retail discounts

Free DBS checks and vaccinations

Ongoing training and development

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Desire to make a difference every day.
• Warm and friendly nature with a positive energy.
• Listening and providing supportive care to individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in achieving their fullest potential.
• Champion diversity and create a nurturing environment.
• Provide support with dignity and focus on individual needs.

Skills

Caring nature

Listening skills

Supportive attitude

Education

Care Certificate

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Title

Support Worker

Organisation

Orwell Housing Association Ltd

Job Description

Support Worker – Avalon Court

£12.32 per hour; FTE £23,703.68

Permanent; 37 hours and 30 hours per week

Shift Pattern: TBC

Job Ref: AV018

Join Our Compassionate Team!

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives?

Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support others when they need it most?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Join Avalon Court as a Support Worker in the Learning Disability sector, where our values drive every aspect of what we do.

Embrace a culture of inclusion, respect, and empowerment as you assist individuals in achieving their fullest potential.

We prioritise dignity, independence, and collaborative care. Your role goes beyond support – it's about championing diversity and creating a nurturing environment. If you're dedicated to making a positive impact and share our values, apply now to contribute to a community that celebrates individuality and growth.

About You

You will be warm and friendly and have a natural caring nature, great sense of humour and a positive energy that brings a smile to people’s faces.

• You are a great listener with a caring and supportive attitude.
• You want to make a difference every day.
• You focus on the individual and not the routine.
• You are warm and friendly and have a natural caring nature, great sense of humour and a positive energy that brings a smile to people’s faces .
  
  

Why Join Orwell?

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
• Retail discounts via our rewards platform (restaurants, shopping, days out gym memberships, cinema Tickets, holidays, Sky store and much more…)
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees applies.
• 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
• Full driving licence, is desirable, but not essential
  
  

Interview Date: TBC

Before applying…

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

Please notice 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.

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.

If there’s a barrier to you applying for any of our roles, we’d like to remove it so please get in touch with our Talent team either by giving them a call (01473 228782) or emailing [e-mail].

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