Support Worker

Support Worker – Papworth Trust is seeking a Support Worker to join the Ipswich, Suffolk team in this permanent role on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Why Papworth Trust

At Papworth Trust, we are dedicated to empowering disabled people to live more independent, fulfilling lives through personalised care and support. The excellence of our services is recognised by the Care Quality Commission, with many rated as ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good.’ In Suffolk, we offer a wide range of support – including housing, employment, and day opportunities – all designed to nurture individual potential and strengthen community connections.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: £12.60 per hour + sleep in pay
• Holiday: 33 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Company sick pay
• Pension
• Employee extras: Cycle to Work scheme, Inclusive employee assistance and wellbeing support, ongoing training, health cashback plan.

About the role:

As a Support Worker, you will play a key role, as part of a dedicated team providing customer-focused support in a 24-hour service, 365 days a year. You will assist customers in identifying and achieving their personal goals, fostering their independence and integration into the community. You’ll deliver hands-on support with daily living skills, personal care, and recreational activities, always ensuring that each individual’s preferences and needs are respected. This role requires working on a rota basis, which includes weekends, bank holidays, and shift work as required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality personal and emotional support to customers, promoting their independence.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as personal care, medication administration, and household chores.
• Encourage and facilitate social participation and community engagement for customers.
• Maintain accurate records and reports, ensuring compliance with our policies and procedures.
• Work closely with customers, families, and external agencies to tailor support plans that empower individuals.

About you:

As a Support Worker/Day Support Worker, you will have previous experience in a similar role or are looking to start a new career. What matters most are your values, empathy, teamwork, flexibility, and communication skills. Whether you have experience in delivering personal care or a willingness to learn, your proactive approach will be key in enhancing service delivery and fostering personal growth for our customers. We will provide full training and ongoing support to give you the confidence to deliver high-quality care and support.

Please note: The post will be subject to an Enhanced with Adults Barred Service (DBS) check process.

We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you wish to apply through the Disability Confident scheme, please email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to speak to Spider who are handling this vacancy on our behalf.

Please note, Candidates must be authorised to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

This is your opportunity to join a team that is not only committed to providing exceptional care but also to creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, apply today to our Support Worker role and become a valued member of our team.

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If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.

Additional Keywords: Disability, Support Worker, Personal Support Assistant, Community Care Worker, Care Assistant, Personal Assistant, PA, Community Support Worker,Healthcare Assistant, Direct Support Professional, DSP, Support Coordinator.

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