Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Ipswich is seeking a part-time Support Worker to assist one gentleman with daily routines and promote his independence. The role includes travel opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in his life. Ideal candidates will be patient, values-driven, and confident in public transport. Full training and ongoing support are provided in this rewarding position, with additional benefits such as annual leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions

Employee discounts

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Patient, values-led individual with a commitment to supporting people.
• Ability to assist with daily routines like medication prompting.
• Experience or willingness to learn in diabetes care and medication support.

Responsibilities

• Support one gentleman in his flat, promoting his independence.
• Encourage participation in daily routines and activities.
• Help reconnect him with family and friends.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Confidence in public transport

Job description

• Support Worker
• Part time – 22.5 hours per week
• Melton, Woodbridge, IP12

At Dimensions, we believe in supporting people to live the life they choose. We’re looking for a Support Worker to join our small team in Woodbridge, Ipswich. This is a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week, where sleep-ins are an essential part of the rota.

You’ll be supporting one gentleman in his own flat. He loves being out every day, catching buses and trains, enjoying lunch out, visiting arcades, and planning holidays. He thrives on routine and uses a visual staff board to plan his week. He reads well, communicates with words, and understands everything you say. Your role will be to encourage his independence, prompt him with daily routines like brushing his teeth or taking medication and join him in cooking and housework. There is no personal care or mobility support required.

Shifts follow a two-week rolling rota and include long days (7am–10pm), sleep-ins, and shorter days (7am–2:30pm). You’ll need to commit to at least one sleep-in per week, with every other weekend off. A separate staff sleep-in room is provided.

We’re looking for someone values‑led, patient, and confident travelling on public transport, as trips can go far afield – including London. You’ll also support him to reconnect with family and friends and potentially visit home once a month.

Joining Dimensions means being part of a values-driven organisation where Ambition, Respect, Courage, Integrity, and Partnership guide everything we do. You’ll make a real difference in one person’s life by supporting him to do what he loves every day, while receiving full training and ongoing support from a friendly team.

The Benefits

We offer a thorough induction, ongoing training, and specialist learning opportunities including diabetes care and medication support. You’ll be part of an organisation that values its staff and invests in your development, with real chances to grow your career.

You’ll also benefit from generous annual leave, pension contributions, wellbeing support, employee discounts, and recognition schemes that celebrate the amazing work you do.

If this sounds like your kind of role, apply today and start your journey with us.

Apply now.

• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce.
• As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training, and career development of disabled employees.
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
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Salary / Benefits:£12.64 Per Hour