Support Worker

We are looking for Support Workers / Carers who care about making every moment matter for the people we support in our supported living services.

**Job title**: Support Worker / Carer

**Salary**:£10.85 - £11.05 per hour (post probation)

**Location**: Ipswich (IP2 & IP5 post code areas)

**Hours**: 37.5 per week, day shifts on a rota basis

**About our service**

Inroads are excited to be recruiting for Support Workers in the Ipswich area for young adults with learning disabilities and autism. We are a local provider who provide a range of care and support to local families. We are passionate about what we do, and the changes we can make with the help of our brilliant team, and the people who live in our homes. Our supported living schemes operate for 52 weeks of the year 24 hours a day We keep people in touch and connected with family and help people enjoy life and make positive choices.

**About you**

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people to ensure that every moment matters?

To be successful in the Support Worker role, you will not necessarily need experience in social care as all staff undergo a training programme and will be continuously supported by the management team. Ideally, you will:

- Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- Have previous experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism
- **‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’**_

**The role**

The main focus of the support is to enable the people we support to live a full and happy life, to run their own home and to take part in a range of activities in the community. Key responsibilities include:

- Providing practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans.
- Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people we support and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.
- Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.
- General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as elements of personal care.
- As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.

**What we can offer**:

- **Refer a friend scheme **we know that amazing people often know fantastic people and you will receive £150 each time a successful referral is made
- **Funded recognized Social Care qualifications **earn whilst you learn we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Courtyard Care
- **Long service awards **we recognize your contribution to the team and award long service
- **Employee benefits app **stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities
- **Trained mental health first aiders & EAP **free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support
- For this position you will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check._

SWIPS

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £10.85-£11.05 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Shift:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ipswich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Supporting adults with learning disabilities: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: InRoads - Adults - Hadleigh