Support Worker - Ipswich (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

Affinity Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Affinity Trust is seeking a compassionate Support Worker in Ipswich for a fixed-term maternity cover. The role is part-time (20 hours) with full training and NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care provided.

A full UK driving licence and access to a car are required to enable community activities and transport. You will work with five gentlemen in a country home, helping them live independently and enjoy outings.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is desirable/training provided.
• Full training offered.

Responsibilities

• Support five gentlemen in their spacious countryside home.
• Help people live their best lives in the way they choose to.
• Assist with outings and activities such as car rides, swimming, arts and crafts.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Support Worker - Ipswich (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

Contract Type:

Part Time

Working Hours:

20

Location:

Closing Date:

05/12/2026

Job Introduction

• Support Worker: Harkstead
• Rate: £13.10 per hour
• Hours: Part Time 20hrs FTC
• Training:Full training + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Required: Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Have you ever considered the difference a smile can make? Taking the time to listen, understand, and empower someone to make their own choices can have a huge impact. As a Support Worker, it’s about helping people live their best lives - in the waysthey choose to.

At Affinity Trust, what matters most is your compassion and willingness to make a difference. Every day offers the chance to learn, grow, and see the real impact of your support in the lives of people around you.

We’re looking for a friendly, patient, and creative person to join our team supporting five gentlemen in their spacious countryside home. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference while having fun and building great relationships.

The people you’ll support love getting out and about - whether that’s going for car rides, swimming, watching films, playing football, visiting car boot sales, or enjoying arts and crafts, painting, puzzles, and relaxing foot spas. They also enjoy shopping trips, meals out, and picnics in the fresh air.

Joining Affinity Trust means you'll be with caring colleagues, gain hands-on training that helps you grow into the role, and discover that what you do each day matters.

Joining us as a Support Worker gives you;

• Meaningful connections that make a difference every day
• Shared experiences of happiness and growth in the people you support
• Being valued for who you are and the difference you make every day

• Buy & sell annual leave
• Access pay as you earn via Stream - https://stream.co/en
• Fully funded health plan via SimplyHealth (GP, dental, optical)
• Pension & Life Assurance

An enhanced DBS check is required (paid for by us).

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