Support Worker

Leading Lives; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Welcome aboard bonus £250

Employee-owned co-operative

Award-winning training

Job summary

Leading Lives is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for our Lowestoft day service to help adults with learning disabilities and autism enjoy meaningful activities and 1:1 support. No prior experience needed; full training is provided, including a 3-week induction and Level 2 qualification during probation.

A welcome bonus, on-site parking, and a strong employee-owned culture await you. You will be part of a worker-led social enterprise that values heart, creativity, and the confidence to try

Qualifications

• Motivating, Motivation, Inspiring Others, Communication, Developing People, Teamwork, Building Relationships, Equal Opportunities, Listening to patients, Providing Care, Administering Medicine, Empathy, Paperwork and Record Keeping, Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs, Providing personal care, Experience supporting people who display behaviour that communicates

Skills

Motivating

Inspiring Others

Communication

Developing People

Teamwork

Building Relationships

Equal Opportunities

Listening

Providing Care

Administering Medicine

Empathy

Paperwork

Personal Care

Learning Disabilities Support

Behavior Support

Job description

Make a real difference: Become a Support Worker at Lowestoft Community Hub!

Are you ready to make a real difference in someone’s life? Do you have the passion, dedication, and heart to support adults with learning disabilities and autism to live their best lives?

Do you have a creative spark and a passion for making someone’s day brighter? Leading Lives is seeking a support worker who is imaginative, open‑minded, and compassionate to join our day service in Lowestoft. You’ll support adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to enjoy meaningful activities, expressive sessions, and memorable 1:1 experiences — all shaped by the things you love to do. No experience is needed; full training is provided. What we value is heart, creativity, and the confidence to try new things. If you’d like a job where every day feels purposeful, we’d love to hear from you. Join Leading Lives and help create extraordinary everyday moments.

About The Role

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Be part of something bigger – Join our employee-owned social enterprise and help shape the future of care.
• Award-winning training – Gain bespoke skills and even a Health & Social Care qualification!
• Great perks – Cycle to work scheme, casual dress, on-site parking, employee assistance programme, and more.
• Secure your future – Up to 8% pension contribution and permanent contracts.
• Every day is different – And every day counts.
• Enjoy a Welcome bonus of up to £250
• Supporting people with daily living skills and independence
• Being a strong advocate for the people we support and their families
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Building meaningful relationships and communicating effectively
• Administering medication safely and responsibly
• Providing personal care with dignity and compassion

We offer a 3-week induction with a dedicated buddy to support you from day one.. We believe in investing in our people. As part of your journey with us, you’ll be expected to complete the Level 2 Certificate in Adult Social Care during your probation period. We’ll support your development with dedicated study days and ongoing guidance to help you succeed.

Your start date will be confirmed after an enhanced DBS (which we pay for!) and recruitment checks.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Skills Needed

Motivating, Motivation, Inspiring Others, Communication, Developing People, Teamwork, Building Relationships, Equal Opportunities, Listening to patients, Providing Care, Administering Medicine, Empathy, Paperwork and Record Keeping, Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs, Providing personal care, Experience supporting people who display behaviour that communicates

About The Company

Leading Lives is proud to be an employee-owned co-operative and social enterprise, meaning we're driven by purpose, not profit. Every decision we make focuses on creating positive outcomes for the people we support, our colleagues and communities.

Being employee-owned means colleagues have a genuine voice in how Leading Lives develops. Once eligible, employees can become members, contributing to key decisions, taking part in voting and helping shape the organisation's future. We believe the people delivering support every day are best placed to influence how we grow.

Our co-operative approach creates a culture built on collaboration, openness and shared responsibility. We encourage colleagues to bring ideas, challenge how things are done and contribute to improving our services. Everyone is empowered to make a difference, whatever their role.

By combining sustainability with social purpose, we create meaningful careers where people can grow, contribute and make a lasting impact. When you join Leading Lives, you become part of an organisation that exists to help people lead the life they choose while giving employees a real stake in its success.

Company Culture

At Leading Lives, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our purpose is simple: to support people with social care needs to lead the life they choose. This purpose shapes our culture, guides our decisions and inspires how we work together every day.

Leading Lives is built around four key pillars: People, Impact, Quality and Sustainability. These pillars help us create positive outcomes for the people we support while ensuring we continue to grow as an organisation. People is about valuing relationships, promoting dignity and respect, and helping others achieve their goals. Impact focuses on making a difference, embracing innovation and finding better ways to support individuals and communities. Quality drives our commitment to delivering safe, person-centred services and continually improving what we do. Sustainability ensures we use resources responsibly and build resilient services for the future.

As an employee-owned organisation, we believe everyone has a voice. We encourage colleagues to contribute ideas and help shape the future of Leading Lives. We know the best services are delivered by engaged people who feel valued and listened to.

Our values are equally important. We believe that we grow ourselves to grow others, investing in learning, development and progression. We embrace flexibility, adapting to changing needs and supporting colleagues to find solutions. Above all, we are committed to promoting independence, choice, opportunity and inclusion in everything we do.

When you join Leading Lives, you become part of a supportive community where collaboration, improvement and making a difference are part of everyday life.

Company Benefits

Benefits offered by Leading Lives

Holiday entitlement that works for you - Our holiday package increases with service, and you have the opportunity to purchase additional hours

Peace of mind should you fall ill - We offer occupational sick pay as well as statutory sick pay. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme

We pay generous sleep‑in rates - Sleep‑in shifts are available for some of our support worker or team leader roles. The pay rate for these are £65 per shift

Award-winning, in-house training - Our award-winning, bespoke, in-house training, will ensure you are confident and effective in your role

Travel benefits for you & the planet - We provide a generous mileage rate of 45p per mile, and a cycle purchase scheme to help you go green!

Owned and run by our employees - We’re employee-owned & not‑for‑profit. Surpluses are re‑invested into our community.

We offer a welcome aboard bonus - You could qualify for a welcome aboard bonus worth of £250

Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, Sabbatical leave, Casual dress, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Hybrid Working, Culture of recognition, Progression opportunities, Bereavement leave, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Staff celebration events