Support Worker

Leading Lives; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking an enthusiastic Support Worker to empower adults with learning disabilities. This role involves supporting individuals to lead fulfilling lives, ensuring their dignity and independence in daily activities. The company is dedicated to making a positive impact, offering award-winning training and the chance to become a shareholder in an employee-owned enterprise. With a focus on values-driven culture, this position provides a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying various perks and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about social care and ready to embrace a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Sick pay

On-site parking

Casual dress

Pension scheme up to 8% contribution

£250 welcome bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently and complete daily activities.
• Advocate for the people we support and their families.

Skills

Effective communication

Advocacy

Personal care

Medication administration

Education

Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Location: Leading Lives Ltd, Marguerite Jefferies Centre, 12 Great Whip Street

Support Worker, Ipswich Supported Living

£12 per hour (Real Living Wage!) with enhancements for Sundays and Bank Holidays and sleep-ins at £65.

Right now there's an opportunity for a £250 welcome bonus (conditions apply)

Permanent, Part-Time and Casual posts available.

Driver Required

0-30 hours per week (these can include morning, evening, daytime, weekend, sleep-ins, and waking nights)

We are looking for an enthusiastic Support Worker who will role model our values and ensure the people we support lead the life they choose. We support adults with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.

About The Role

Why work for us?

We are passionate about making a difference to people’s lives. Working in social care, we know that no two days are the same, but every day counts.

• Opportunity to become a shareholder member of our employee-owned social enterprise - you will help shape Leading Lives' vision and values.
• Award-winning bespoke training, including an opportunity to gain a Health & Social Care qualification.
• Cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, sick pay, on-site parking, casual dress, and much more.
• Pension scheme up to 8% contribution!

As a Support Worker, Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Support people to live independently and complete day-to-day activities.
• Actively advocating for people we support and their families.
• Provide intimate personal care with dignity, according to individual needs.
• Effective communication and building rapport.
• Safe administering of medication.

Your Induction

Leading Lives runs a 3-week induction programme: You will be met on your first day by your buddy and be supported through this.

Start date will be confirmed by the recruitment team further to a satisfactory enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Company Culture:

• Values-Driven: Leading Lives not only talks about their values but actively embodies them in their daily operations.
• Employee Testimonials: The company encourages feedback from employees to showcase the positive impact of their values on staff.
• Authenticity: Leading Lives emphasizes authenticity in their values, highlighting that they are not just empty words but a lived reality within the organization.

We’re a Disability Confident Committed employer

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments whenever possible. Please do let us know if you need any support/adjustments with your application and the process.

Closing Date

Friday 28th February, 2025

Contract Type

Part-time

Salary

£12.00 Yearly