Support Worker

Home Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Support Worker in Ipswich, where you'll empower individuals facing mental health challenges. Your role involves assisting with daily tasks, fostering independence, and collaborating with a dedicated team. Enjoy flexible hours, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

34 days leave, increasing to 39

Health cash plan

High street discounts

Opportunities for growth

Support for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting roles or with mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily needs and develop life skills.
• Participate in risk assessments and support planning.
• Engage in team collaboration and maintain a supportive environment.

Skills

Support

Attention to detail

Resilience

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Technology proficiency

Job description

Job Description - Support Worker (25346)

Support Worker - (25346)

Position: Support Worker

Type: Temporary 5-month contract, Part Time (32 hpw)

Salary: £24,638 [pro rata]

Benefits: Including Health Cash Plan and more!

Home, a place where you belong

Join a caring team that empowers you to make a difference in the lives of customers with complex mental health issues, possibly combined with substance misuse or mild learning disabilities. Help develop their skills for independent living and support their aspirations.

Typical day as our Support Worker

1. Start with a handover, discussing the day's tasks and support plans.
2. Assist customers with daily needs like cleaning, paying bills, attending activities, and developing life skills such as cooking, shopping, and budgeting.
3. Organize activities and support during distress, maintaining resilience.
4. Participate in risk assessments, support planning, and property upkeep, following safety protocols.
5. Engage in informal chats and team collaboration, fostering a supportive environment.

You bring

• Passion for supporting others and attention to detail.
• Experience in supporting roles or supporting family members with mental health issues.
• Ability to work independently, stay calm under pressure, and be resilient.
• Flexibility to adopt a personal, customer-focused approach.
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Proficiency with technology for updating plans and online learning.

Note: Due to sponsorship limitations, we cannot currently offer sponsorship to external candidates; this is under review.

Our team

Join Manager Elle and the Ipswich Cluster team, known for effective collaboration and a friendly, supportive culture (including lunches and team bonding).

Job details

• Flexible start and finish times to meet customer needs.
• Work on a 4-week rolling rota, including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Sleep-in shifts paid at £50 per shift.
• Support available from colleagues and out-of-hours services.
• Enhanced DBS check required; paid for by us.

We believe in a place where you belong

We promote diversity and inclusion through networks supporting Multicultural, LGBTQIA+, and Disability colleagues, making Home Group a great place to work.

What’s in it for you?

• 34 days leave (including bank holidays and a 'me day'), increasing to 39, plus time off for volunteering.
• Health cash plan covering dental, optical, prescriptions, and therapies.
• High street discounts on various purchases.
• Opportunities to grow within the organization.
• Support for colleague wellbeing.
• More details available on our website.

Let us know if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process at [e-mail].