Support Worker

CJP Outreach; Sudbury CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PBS training

Career development

Supervision & mentoring

Flexible working patterns

Refer a Friend £500

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Staff discount scheme

Fully paid DBS check

Company pension

Job summary

CJP Outreach Services in Sudbury, England is hiring a Full-Time Support Worker to join a new service supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs.

You will build trusting relationships, support daily living, promote independence, and work with Positive Behaviour Support to reduce behaviours of concern. A full UK driving licence is required for most shifts.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence; some roles require driving.
• Experience in the care or support sector.
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities or complex needs.
• Patient, proactive and practical in approach.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to high-quality care and promoting independence.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting, respectful relationships with the people you support.
• Assist with daily routines, personal care and accessing the community.
• Encourage independence and support personal goals.
• Work with PBS leads to understand and reduce behaviours of concern.
• Provide structured, reliable support to help independence.
• Support access to activities and experiences that enhance quality of life.

Skills

Driving licence

Care experience

Learning disabilities experience

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

PBS

Job description

Highlights From Our Outstanding CQC Rating September 2025

? Safe: Open, honest and learning-driven safety culture.

? Caring: Compassionate staff who go above and beyond.

? Responsive: Tailored support centred around each person's choices.

? Effective: Multidisciplinary teamwork and life-enhancing outcomes.

? Well-led: Strong values, supportive leaders and outstanding oversight.

An Exciting Opportunity to Join Our New Service

We have launched a new supported living service in Great Cornard, Sudbury, and we're looking for a dedicated, compassionate and reliable Full-Time Support Worker with a full UK driving licence to join our growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a new team supporting people with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge. As a Support Worker, you'll play an important role in building trusting relationships, promoting independence and helping the people we support enjoy meaningful, fulfilling lives.

J enjoys having consistent support from people who understand his needs, respect his choices and encourage him to develop his independence.

What You'll Do

As a Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Building relationships: Develop trusting, respectful and positive relationships with the people you support.
• Daily living: Assist with daily routines, personal care and accessing the community.
• Promoting independence: Encourage individual interests, introduce new activities and support personal goals.
• Positive Behaviour Support: Work alongside colleagues and PBS leads to understand and reduce behaviours of concern.
• Consistent support: Provide structured, reliable support to help J build his independence over time.
• Community involvement: Support access to activities, interests and experiences that enhance quality of life.

What We're Looking For as a Support Worker-

We welcome applicants who are compassionate, dependable and able to remain calm, patient and positive in challenging situations. Previous experience as a Support Worker is desirable.

Ideally, you will:

• Hold a full UK driving licence. J has his own vehicle, and every shift requires at least one driver.
• Have experience in the care or support sector.
• Have experience supporting people with learning disabilities, complex needs or behaviours that challenge.
• Be patient, proactive and practical in your approach.
• Communicate effectively and work well as part of a close-knit team.
• Be consistent, reliable and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Understand the importance of promoting dignity, choice and independence.

Please note: We may consider some applicants without a driving licence, particularly for waking-night shifts, although opportunities for non-drivers are limited.

Available Shifts and Working Patterns

We are recruiting for day and waking-night roles for a dedicated Support Worker.

• Day shifts: 8:00am-8:00pm
• Sleeping-night shifts: 8:00pm-8:00am, where applicable to the role
• Waking-night shifts: 8:00pm-8:00am
• Full-time opportunities: For applicants seeking regular hours and consistent work.

Due to the structure of the service and the importance of consistency for J, split shifts are not available.

Employee Benefits and Package

When you join CJP Outreach Services as a Support Worker, you can benefit from:

• Industry-specific and bespoke training tailored to the person you support, including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Career development and internal progression opportunities.
• Regular supervision, mentoring and ongoing team support.
• Working patterns designed to accommodate different lifestyles and availability.
• Rewarding work where you can make a meaningful difference every day.
• The opportunity to work for an Outstanding CQC-rated provider.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and staff discount scheme.
• £500 Refer-a-Friend Bonus for each successful referral, subject to the scheme's terms and conditions.

Make a Real Difference

If you're passionate about empowering people, promoting independence and making a positive difference as a Support Worker, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a friendly, supportive team where your contribution matters and the care you provide can have a lasting impact.

For more information, contact our friendly recruitment team on 01484 629935.

CJP Outreach Services Outstanding Care and Support You Can Trust.

Why You'll Love Working With Us!

• Making a difference everyday
• Employee Wellbeing Scheme, including free face-to-face counselling, helplines, and online support
• Employee Discount Scheme with savings on shopping, fuel, and everyday essentials
• L.O.V.E. (Living Our Values Every Day) rewards and recognition programme
• Random Gifts of Kindness throughout the year
• \"In The Loop\" company community app connecting teams across the organisation
• Comprehensive training programme and career development opportunities
• Fully paid DBS check
• Refer a Friend Scheme worth up to £500
• Company pension scheme