Support Worker

Acuity Care Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking supported living healthcare provider as a Bank Support Worker in Ipswich. This rewarding role involves providing compassionate care to individuals with complex needs, including those with learning disabilities and epilepsy. You'll engage in meaningful activities, support community outings, and maintain a comfortable living environment. With nearly 20 years of experience, the organization values person-centered care and offers opportunities for career progression and ongoing training. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Access to Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Blue Light Card discounts

Further training in NVQs

Opportunities for career progression

Ongoing training and development

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Empathetic approach to support individuals with complex care needs.
• Experience in providing tailored care for learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
• Engage in meaningful activities and support community outings.

Skills

Learning Disabilities

Epilepsy

Job description

Bank Support Worker

Pay rate: £13.18 (Monthly Pay)

Shift Pattern: 8:00-20:00

We have a rewarding opportunity for the right person to support an individual living in their family home in Ipswich. This individual has Angelman syndrome and epilepsy, but these do not define them. They have a great sense of humor and enjoy playing games, mostly on the floor. To maximize outings and activities, candidates should be local to Ipswich and hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Supporting activities are key to your role. You will bring an empathetic approach to make a positive difference in this person's life. Previous experience in the following areas is required:

• Learning Disabilities
• Epilepsy

What will your shift involve?

You will provide high-quality, compassionate care tailored to the individual's needs. Responsibilities include engaging in meaningful activities, supporting community outings to promote social interaction and well-being, and assisting with household tasks to maintain a clean, organized, and comfortable environment. Clear communication in their preferred manner is vital to building trust.

More About Acuity Care Group

With nearly 20 years of experience, we are a supported living healthcare provider with over 900 staff across operations and supporting roles. Our divisions include:

• LD&A Learning Disabilities & Autism
• Bespoke
• Team Brain Injury

This role is within our LD&A division, supported by an experienced Team Leader. We support adults and children with complex care needs, physical and mental disabilities, with a focus on person-centered, empowering care that promotes access to new experiences.

What next?

If you meet the skills and experience requirements, please submit your CV via the job link. For questions or more information, feel free to call us. If suitable, we will conduct a screening and arrange a Teams interview. All applicants will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and references as part of our safeguarding commitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all community sections.

What else do we offer?

Additional benefits include:

• Access to Westfield Rewards, offering discounts and special offers from over 1,000 retailers and service providers
• Westfield Health Cash Plan, including 24/7 GP access and cashback for health expenses
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing support helplines and counseling
• Blue Light Card discounts and tickets, including free entries to horse races or comedy shows
• Further training in NVQs in Health and Social Care
• Opportunities for career progression
• Ongoing training and development
• Refer a Friend scheme, earning up to £500