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Support Worker

Papworth Trust
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3EL, England

Salary

£11.55 - £12.05 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Papworth Trust is seeking Support Workers to join their team in Ipswich, Suffolk, offering both full-time and part-time positions.
  • The role involves empowering individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs to achieve independence and engage with their community.
  • A competitive salary ranging from £11.55 to £12.05 per hour is offered, along with 32 days of holiday (pro rata for part-time), company sick pay, and other benefits.
  • While experience in a similar role is beneficial, it is not essential as comprehensive training will be provided to ensure high-quality care.
  • Candidates should possess empathy, excellent communication skills, and the flexibility to adapt to evolving situations, with a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Support Worker – Are you an empathetic individual who is eager to contribute to positive change If so, we’re looking for Support Workers to join our team in Ipswich, Suffolk on a either a full or part-time basis! 

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 between £11.55 - £12.05 per hour
  • Holiday: 32 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata for part time).
  • Company sick pay
  • Pension
  • Employee extras: Cycle to Work scheme, Inclusive employee assistance and wellbeing support, ongoing training, health cash back plan, access to heat scheme

About the role:

We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers 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 supporting to access the community and activities, 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. We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from disabled candidates.

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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