Support Worker

The Avenues Trust Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

DBS Paid

Flexible hours

Annual Leave

Pension

Life Assurance

Discounts

Blue Light Card

Friend Bonus

Wellbeing Support

Job summary

The Avenues Trust Group in Ipswich is seeking a part-time Support Worker to join our team with a 28-hour week. You will support adults with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, or physical disabilities to live independently, help with daily tasks, and promote connection with friends and community.

Full training provided, including free nationally recognised qualifications; flexible night and day shifts; access to benefits and employee support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with disabilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, or physical disabilities to live independently.
• Assist with everyday tasks such as shopping, cooking, and money management.
• Encourage connections with friends, family, and the community.
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Make each day meaningful while ensuring safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Support work

Flexibility

Communication

Empathy

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

£25,845 per year (pro rata)

Drivers with full UK License essential

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:

Every day’s different, but your role could include:

• 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.