Relief Support Worker

Job Title

Relief Support Worker

Organisation

Orwell Housing Association Ltd

Job Description

Relief Support Workers - Learning Disability Services

£12.32 per hour

Various hours and shifts available to cover absence, training and holiday

Covering Suffolk Services – Ipswich, Felixstowe, Woodbridge

Ref: LD005

We Are Looking For Enthusiastic And Person-centered Relief Support Workers To Join Our Wonderful Learning Disabilities Teams At The Following Services
• Eccles Road, Ipswich
• Talmash Gardens, Ipswich
• Colchester Road, Ipswich
• Avalon Court, Ipswich
• Idaway, East Bergholt
• Fitzwilliam Close, Woodbridge
• Ransom Road, Woodbridge
• Haughgate Close, Woodbridge
• Naverne Meadows, Woodbridge
• Savile Court, Felixstowe

Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing support & care to individuals overnight as determined by their support plans.
• Writing night reports.
• Contributing to individuals support & care plans.
• Ensuring the security & safety of the building.
• Completing light housework tasks.

About You

Our ideal Support Worker will…
• Have the tenacity to drive improvement and change.
• Thrive on engaging with people.
• Be enthusiastic about helping people lead happy and fulfilling lives.
• Be approachable, caring and patient.
• Have experience or are interested in learning to work in a supported living environment.
• Be eager to develop and progress through a well-supported training programme.

Our tenants’ ideal candidates will:
• See the person rather than the task.
• Have the ability to communicate and engage with them.
• Have energy, humour and be fun to be with.
• Embrace and support people's individualities.

Interview Date: Available immediately

Before applying…

Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.

Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

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