Support Worker (Waking Nights)

Orwell Housing Association; Ipswich; Sur place; GBP 15 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

22 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank

Bank holidays

Free DBS checks

Cashback Health plan

Blue Light Card

Orwell Academy training

Résumé du poste

Orwell Housing Association is seeking a Support Worker for Fitzwilliam Close in Woodbridge, Suffolk. You will empower tenants with learning disabilities to live independently, supporting personal care, tenancy matters, and community participation.

Role requires dignity, inclusion, and person-centred care. DBS check required; visa sponsorship not offered. Shift pattern includes 21:00–07:00 and every other weekend; right to work in the UK essential.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate is desirable.
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care is desirable.
• Full driving licence is desirable, but not essential.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with your team to offer consistent, empowering support that helps tenants live independently.
• Respect each tenant's unique personality, ensuring they have input and control over their lives.
• Provide personalised support that may include personal care, medication prompts, home organisation, and tenancy matters.
• Keep well-organised and accurate records that meet CQC and organisational requirements.
• Approach work with kindness, patience, and creativity to enable tenants to take safe risks and grow.
• Engage positively with families and external partners involved in a tenant's support.

Connaissances

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Formation

Care Certificate desirable

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Description du poste

Location: Woodbridge, Suffolk, East of England, IP12 4LQ

Salary: £12.83 per hour; (FTE £25,342.44 per annum)

Shift Pattern: 21:00pm-07:00am & Every Other Weekend

Ref: FW035

Do you want to support people to live full, independent, and meaningful lives?

As a Support Worker in our Learning Disability service, Fitzwilliam Close, you'll empower individuals to make choices, express their goals, and participate confidently in home and community activities.

If you're someone who values dignity, inclusion, and person‑centered care, we want to hear from you.

Please note that we do

not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and provide relevant documentation if appointed.

Located just off the A12, in a peaceful residential area in Woodbridge, Fitzwilliam Close is ideally situated just a short walk from local shops, supermarkets and schools, with Woodbridge Rail Station less than a mile away and regular bus routes including the 64, 66, 70, 73 and 800, providing easy links across Woodbridge, Ipswich and the wider Suffolk area.

What you'll be doing:

• Collaborating with your team to offer consistent, empowering support that helps tenants live independently.
• Respect each tenant's unique personality, ensuring they have real input and control over their lives.
• Give personalised support that may involve personal care, medication prompts, home organisation, and tenancy matters.
• Keep well‑organised and accurate records that meet CQC and organisational requirements.
• Approach your work with kindness, patience, and creativity, enabling tenants to take safe risks that encourage growth.
• Engage positively with everyone involved in a tenant's support, including families and external partners.

More benefits of joining #TeamOrwell:

As well as joining Orwell for our strong values and commitment to person‑centered support, you'll also benefit from a range of perks designed to help you feel valued, supported, and able to thrive in your role:

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays (Please note that bank‑holiday work may be required as part of this role)
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Free DBS checks,
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy

Person Specification...

• Care Certificate is desirable
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care, or equivalent, is desirable
• A full driving licence is desirable. but not essential

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Before you apply

Orwell is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and equality of opportunity.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adults' Barred List. Applicants who have lived or worked overseas within the last five years may also be required to provide a Statement of Good Conduct.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where needed.

If you don't meet every requirement but feel you would be a great fit for the role, we'd still love to hear from you.