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Support Worker – Are you an empathetic individual who is eager to contribute to positive change If so, we’re looking for a Support Worker to join our team in Ipswich, Suffolk.
We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you wish to apply through the Disability Confident scheme, please email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to speak to Spider who are handling this vacancy on our behalf.
Please note, that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role currently.
Why Papworth Trust
Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.
Fantastic company benefits include:
- Competitive Salary: on offer is a salary of £12.60 per hour.
- Holiday: 32 days holiday including bank holidays, rising to 33 days in 2026
- Company sick pay
- Pension
- Employee extras: Annual leave purchase scheme, Health cash back plan worth over £700 per year, Inclusive wellbeing and mental health support, Cycle to Work scheme, Heatshield scheme, ongoing training and qualifications.
About the role:
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our dynamic team at our supported living services in Ipswich. In this fulfilling role, you'll play a crucial part in empowering our customers with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, helping them to achieve their goals and live independently. Your responsibilities will include promoting independence through personal care assistance, supporting mobility, encouraging daily tasks completion, and aiding with household tasks and paperwork management. This role has a range of hours available up to 37.5 hours a week with a sleep-in element.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Encourage customers to engage with their community and participate in social activities.
- Support customers with shopping, meal preparation, domestic tasks, and personal care routines.
- Assist customers in managing their health, ensuring their well-being is prioritised.
- Facilitate engagement in hobbies and activities that bring joy.
- Financial Management Support:
- Aid customers in managing household bills and paperwork effectively.
About you:
We are looking for individuals who possess empathy and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills to build trust with our customers. Flexibility to adapt to evolving situations and needs is essential. Experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential—your values and attitude are what truly matter. We provide comprehensive training to ensure you excel in delivering high-quality care and support.
Please note: The post will be subject to the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks process.
If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Support Worker role, please send your CV through for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Additional Keywords: Support Worker, Disability Charity, Supported Living, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Complex Needs, Empowerment, Independence, Personal Care,
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