Hours Available: 37 hours per week
Location/Base: Lowestoft (with travel across North Suffolk and the East Coast)
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and/or autism? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where creativity and compassion are valued?
At Realise Futures, we’re looking for a dedicated Peer & IAG Practitioner to deliver walk-in Information, Advice and Guidance sessions and facilitate peer support groups as part of our Suffolk-wide contract. You’ll be based in Lowestoft, working across the region to empower individuals and help them thrive.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of one of the largest social enterprises in the East of England, with a mission to improve lives through learning, employment, and wellbeing.
• Work for a Community Interest Company that reinvests profits into services that matter.
• Enjoy a flexible working environment with occasional evening and weekend opportunities.
• Receive 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Extra days off wellbeing day and your birthday.
• Benefit from an occupational pension scheme and mindful employer support.
• Join a team where 40% of staff have a disability, reflecting our commitment to inclusion and lived experience.
What you will be doing
• Holding drop-in meetings to support adults with learning disabilities /autism offering information, advice and guidance
• Organising and leading social peer groups for adults with learning disabilities / autism to engage in the community and have fun.
What We’re Looking For
• A creative, flexible, and dynamic practitioner with experience supporting people with learning disabilities or autism.
• Someone who enjoys working independently and collaboratively across communities.
• A confident communicator who can deliver impactful guidance and foster peer-led support.
Additional Information
• This role requires business travel and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
• Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• For an informal chat about the role, contact Helen Busson on 07872 002787.
Please note that internal candidates will be given preference for redeployment opportunities.
About us:
The purpose of Realise Futures is to improve the wellbeing, mental health and employability of disabled and disadvantaged people whilst contributing to the economy in our communities. Realise Futures operates as a hybrid company combining commercial trade with personal & government funded public services. Our aim is to create opportunities for people to succeed in work, learning and life through three company departments,
Learning Coaching & Advice, Employment and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses).
Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.
As one of the largest Community Interest Companies in the East of England, we employ approximately 230 staff, 40% of which have a
declared disability. Realise Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children, and expects all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Realise Futures is proud to be a mindful employer that offers a range of employee benefits including;
Flexible working arrangements (where business needs allow)
Performance related pay increase system as part of the appraisal process
45p per mile expenses (cars, first 10,000 miles, excluding commute)
Appreciation Award if successfully nominated: £150 per individual OR £500 shared across your team
Annual Colleague Awards event at our AGM.
25 days annual leave (in addition to recognised bank holidays)
Additional day of paid leave around your birthday
Additional paid wellbeing day
3 days additional annual leave after 3 years service
An additional day’s paid leave on the day that you celebrate a 5-year work anniversary with Realise Futures
Disability leave policy that is separate from Sickness Absence
A confidential counselling service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to you and members of your immediate family
Trained First Aid Mental Health First Aiders
Cycle to Work scheme
Occupational pension scheme
How to apply:
For a full copy of the job description and to apply, please complete the online application form by clicking the link to our company website.
Interview Date: Thursday 20th November 2025 – Please ensure you are available for these dates, before applying.
If you have any further queries, or difficulties in completing the Application Form, please email: recruitment@realisefutures.org
Realise Futures CIC –A company operating across Suffolk and Norfolk combining commercial trade of products and services alongside work placements, employment and training opportunities. The primary aim of the business is to improve and promote the economic and social wellbeing of those who are disadvantaged and/or disabled. The company is organised in three divisions, Learning and Development, Employment and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses). Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.
Realise Futures: Enhancing People’s Lives.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .