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Job Description
Support Worker, Supported Independence
£12 per hour (Real Living Wage!) with enhancements for Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Permanent & Part-Time contracts available.
No night shifts!
Mileage paid at 45p a mile, plus paid travel time.
Opportunity for a £250 welcome bonus (conditions apply).
We are seeking an enthusiastic support worker to role model our values and support individuals in leading independent lives, working in the community and in people’s own homes. Our work supports people with learning disabilities, autistic individuals, and others with social care needs from age 13 into older adulthood.
Location: Leading Lives, Sudbury Community Hub, Northern Road, Chilton Industrial Estate.
Role Responsibilities:
* Support individuals to live independently and engage in daily activities, fostering confidence and skills both at home and in the community.
* Advocate proactively for the individuals and their families, ensuring their voices are heard.
* Provide compassionate, dignified personal care tailored to each person’s needs.
* Foster effective communication, build rapport, ensure consistent updates from the office, and address needs proactively.
* Ensure the safe and accurate administration of medication.
Additional Role Details:
* Support whole-person well-being, including emotional and mental health, companionship, and hobbies.
Why work for us?
* Opportunity to become a shareholder in our employee-owned social enterprise.
* Receive bespoke training and the chance to gain a Health & Social Care qualification.
* Benefits include cycle to work scheme, employee assistance, sick pay, on-site parking, casual dress, and pension contributions up to 8%.
Induction: A three-week induction with a dedicated buddy. Start date confirmed after satisfactory DBS and recruitment checks.
Skills & Requirements:
* Full clean driving license required.
* Willingness to work across localities.
Closing Date: Thursday 29th May 2025.
Contract Type: Part-time.
Salary: £12.00 per hour.
Employment Type: Part-time.
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