Support Worker

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Sudbury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization in community services is seeking a Reablement Support Worker to assist individuals in maintaining independence at home. This role offers flexibility, full training, and the opportunity to earn while making a difference in the community. Responsibilities include supporting personalized care plans and building relationships with customers, all while providing compassionate assistance. Candidates must be able to drive, and no prior experience is required. Join us to make a positive impact in people's lives.

Benefits

Mileage pay

Pension scheme

Discounts on high street

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Must be able to drive and have access to a car.
• Understanding of health and wellbeing promotion.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with customers and their families.
• Support individuals through personalized care plans.
• Promote safe, independent living at home.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

• Salary:From £25,185 per annum, with pay progression up to £28,142per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours:20 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

Home First provides short-term reablement care to help people stay independent in their own homes. As a Reablement Support Worker, you will be part of a caring, dedicated team making a real impact in your community.

No experience is required, as you will receive:

• a full induction and in-depth training
• ongoing support from your team
• the opportunity to complete a fully funded Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you’ll build and maintain positive relationships with customers and their family carers, promoting health, wellbeing, and independence.

You will support individuals through personalised care plans and short-term enablement strategies, offering guidance to help them make informed choices.

At times, you will assist with dignified personal care needs and engage with customers and carers to explore alternative ways of meeting long-term needs.

You will also promote services that enable safe, independent living at home, monitor progress against care plans, and maintain accurate records to support ongoing reviews.

This is a role where the rewards go beyond the day-to-day. You'll experience genuine job satisfaction and a strong sense of achievement, knowing your work directly helps people maintain their independence and continue living comfortably in their own homes.

Flexible hours and salary

Full time or flexible part time hoursavailable from 7.5 hours - 37 hours per week, worked on an early, late shift rota including alternate weekends Bank flexible casual hoursavailable (paid at £15.08per hour), evening and/or weekend working only is available on some contracts.

We offer a variety of shift patterns, including early (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM) and late (2:30 PM – 10:30 PM). For those on a 16-hour flexible contract, shorter shifts are also available: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM or 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM. All full shifts include a 30-minute unpaid, unallocated break. Whether you prefer mornings, evenings, or flexible hours, we have options to fit your schedule and help you achieve a great work-life balance.

The salaryfrom £25,185 per annum comes with performance-related pay progression and potential earnings up to £28,142per annum (pro rata for part time).

What you will receive

• you will be paid for mileage, travel time, and any hours worked on bank holidays
• Sunday shifts are paid at an enhanced rate of time and one-fifth per hour
• access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• wellbeing support, childcare vouchers, and high street discounts
• refer-a-friend bonus up to £100 (terms and conditions apply).

This role involves travelling to peoples’ homes in rural locations and driving in various weather conditions, including during hours of darkness, which may occur early in the morning or late in the evening. You will therefore require a valid driving licence and access to a car. If you believe you can meet the travel requirements through other means, please get in touch before submitting your application.

We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the relevant job descriptions which is linked below.

Step 2 -Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 -Please pick one of the following options.

• Upload your CV without name and personal details.
• Please use the supporting statement template to upload a document that shares information about yourself and explains what attracted you to this role.

Step 4 - Please indicate on your application, what hours you are applying for and your availability.

Please note:Without one of these options, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF for MS Word format.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply? If you are disabloed and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or 03456 014412.

You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages . If you are invited to the next stage, you will have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 4 January 2026.

Please note that this vacancy is being advertised on a rolling basis. Applications may be reviewed weekly.

This is part of the HFS (Home First Service) wider job family.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

More Information

We offer a fantastic working environment including diverse and active staff networks, great flexible working options and many benefits, as well as the opportunity to improve the lives of Suffolk residents.

Our WE ASPIRE values set out the behaviours we expect from everyone in the organisation regardless of who they are, what their role or grade is or where they work. The values have been developed through feedback and input from employees at the council and underpin how we go about our everyday work. They define us and help us to be the best we can be.

If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit theSuffolk County Council Jobs website and view the information within the tabs at the top of the screen.

Job Info

• Job Identification 21845
• Job Category Social care jobs
• Posting Date 12/22/2025, 08:44 AM