Position: Support Worker – Eccles Road
Reference: ECR008
Hours: 16 hours per week
Shifts: 8:30am – 9pm (Sleep-ins required)
Salary: £10,670.50 per annum
(Full-time equivalent £25,342.44 per annum)
Would you like a career where you can make a genuine and positive difference?
Join our Learning Disability service, Eccles Road, as a Support Worker and help individuals live with dignity, independence, and choice. You’ll support our tenants in their home, helping them reach goals and enjoy meaningful experiences. If you’re compassionate, inclusive, and committed to person‑centered care, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
About Eccles Road
Located in a quiet residential area of Ipswich, Eccles Road sits within easy reach of local shops and benefits from excellent bus connections, including routes 13, 15 and 15A. The service provides tailored support for our tenants with Learning Disabilities and empowers them to live as independently and confidently as possible.
Responsibilities
- Offer personalised support, which may include personal care, medication assistance, household tasks, and tenancy management.
- Work closely with your team to support tenants to live confidently and independently in their own homes.
- Show empathy, creativity, and encouragement, helping tenants take positive risks that promote growth and independence.
- Ensure each tenant feels listened to and respected, with genuine choice in their day‑to‑day lives.
- Keep accurate, up‑to‑date records in line with CQC standards and Orwell policies.
- Build positive, inclusive working relationships with tenants, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
Benefits
As well as joining Orwell for our strong values and commitment to person‑centred 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 bank‑holiday work will 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.
- Wellbeing programme.
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.
Employment Eligibility
Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply and will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).
EEO Statement
We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.
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