Support Worker
Support Worker, Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds Supported Independence
£12 per hour (Real Living Wage!) with enhancements for Sundays and Bank Holidays and sleep-ins at £65.
Up to £1000 bonus (T&Cs’ apply).
Permanent, Part-Time, and Casual posts available.
0-25 hours per week (these can include, morning, evening, daytime, and weekends)
Start date: to follow our rapid induction, our next start date is 2nd December - please see below for further information
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We are looking for an enthusiastic Support Worker who will role model our values and ensure the people we support to lead the life they choose. We support adults with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.
Why work for us?
We are passionate about making a difference to people’s lives’. Working in social care, we know that no two days are the same, but everyday counts.
Opportunity to become a shareholder member of our employee-owned social enterprise- you will help shape Leading Lives vision and values.
Award-winning bespoke training, including an opportunity to gain a Health & Social Care qualification
Cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, sick pay, on-site parking, casual dress and much more.
Pension scheme contribution up to 8%!
As Support Worker, your key responsibilities will include:
Support people to live independently and complete day to day activities
Actively advocating for people we support and their families
Provide intimate personal care with dignity, according to individual needs
Effective communication and building rapport
Safe administering of medication
Your induction
Leading Lives runs a 3 week induction programme: You will be met on your first day by your buddy and be supported through this.
Start date will be confirmed by the recruitment team further to a satisfactory enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Candidate must have a full clean driving license
- Candidate must be happy to work across localities
Leading Lives
At Leading Lives, you can develop your skills while empowering others. We value diverse talents and seek team members who share our passion for supporting people to live fulfilling lives. With 5 unique service lines, we offer a range of roles to match your strengths. Explore opportunities in your area and discover a rewarding career with us, along with a welcome bonus up to £1000!
Company Culture: Values-Driven: Leading Lives not only talks about their values but actively embodies them in their daily operations. Employee Testimonials: The company encourages feedback from employees like Anna, an experienced support worker, to showcase the positive impact of their values on staff. Authenticity: Leading Lives emphasizes authenticity in their values, highlighting that they are not just empty words but a lived reality within the organization.
We’re a Disability Confident Committed employer We are happy to make reasonable adjustments whenever possible. Please do let us know if you need any support/ adjustments with your application and the process.
Our benefits
Benefits offered by Leading Lives We pay the Real Living Wage - We value all our team members, so our starting pay rate is the Real Living Wage (currently £12 per hour) Holiday entitlement that works for you - Our holiday package increases with service, and you have the opportunity to purchase additional hours Peace of mind should you fall ill - We offer occupational sick pay as well as statutory sick pay. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme We pay generous sleep-in rates - Sleep-in shifts are available for some of our support worker or team leader roles. The pay rate for these are £65 per shift Award-winning, in-house training - Our award-winning, bespoke, in-house training, will ensure you are confident and effective in your role Travel benefits for you & the planet - We provide a generous mileage rate of 45p per mile, and a cycle purchase scheme to help you go green! Owned and run by our employees - We’re employee-owned & not-for-profit. Surpluses are re-invested into our community. We offer a welcome aboard bonus - You could qualify for a welcome aboard bonus worth of £250-£1000
Vacation, Paid time off
Paid sick days
Cycle to work
Hybrid Working
Culture of recognition
Progression opportunities
Support Worker
At Leading Lives, you can develop your skills while empowering others. We value diverse talents and seek team members who share our passion for supporting people to live fulfilling lives. With 5 unique service lines, we offer a range of roles to match your strengths. Explore opportunities in your area and discover a rewarding career with us, along with a welcome bonus up to £1000!