Support Worker – Ipswich

Bank Support Worker (Children’s & Mental Health Services)

Looking for flexible work that is rewarding, meaningful, and fits around your lifestyle. At P & S Care and Support, we provide support on an as‑and‑when‑required basis across both Children’s Services and Mental Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality, person‑centred support that empowers children, young people, and adults to live safer, healthier, and more independent lives.
• Provide compassionate, person‑centred care tailored to each individual’s needs.
• Support children, young people, and supported living services, respite and within the community.
• Encourage independence by developing life skills, building confidence, promoting resilience, and supporting personal goals.
• Build positive, trusting relationships where people feel safe, respected, valued, and heard.
• Provide emotional support, reassurance, and encouragement while promoting dignity, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.
• Support everyday routines including education, appointments, meal preparation, budgeting, shopping and daily living activities.
• Encourage participation in meaningful activities, hobbies, community events, education, volunteering, and social opportunities that promote wellbeing and inclusion.
• Support individuals through challenging situations using calm, positive, and therapeutic approaches.
• Maintain accurate records and report concerns professionally while following safeguarding procedures.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, dignity, inclusion, and the rights of every individual at all times.
• Be the calm, reliable presence that helps someone feel supported when they need it most.

Qualifications & Skills

• Caring, patient, and passionate about supporting children, young people, and adults.
• Flexible and confident working across a variety of care settings.
• Calm under pressure and able to build positive, professional relationships.
• Reliable, adaptable, and committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support.
• Great communicator who listens with empathy and treats everyone with dignity and respect.
• Previous experience in children’s services, mental health, supported living, or social care is welcomed, but values and attitude matter.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates with enhanced pay opportunities.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Friendly, approachable consultants who genuinely care.
• Opportunities to work across a wide variety of services.

Where You’ll Work

Work across a range of supported living services, respite and children’s homes, offering variety, flexibility, and rewarding experiences every day.

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