Support Worker
Support Worker
🌟 Make a real difference: Become a Support Worker at our Community Hub, Bury St Edmunds! 🌟
💷 £13 per hour
📄1x 21 hour post
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a fun, creative, and supportive environment? If so, we want YOU to join our vibrant team at Leading Lives!
We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic, values-driven Support Workers to help adults with learning disabilities live life to the fullest. You’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives—and delivering fun, engaging activities in a dynamic day service environment.
This is your chance to make a real impact in a service that thrives of gaming, cooking and performing arts! No two days are the same—and that’s what makes it exciting!
About this role
😁 Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
🏆 Be part of something bigger – Join our employee-owned social enterprise and help shape the future of care.
🎓 Award-winning training – Gain bespoke skills and even a Health & Social Care qualification!
🚴♀️ Great perks – Cycle to work scheme, casual dress, on-site parking, employee assistance programme, and more.
💼 Secure your future – Up to 8% pension contribution and permanent contracts.
🧡 Every day is different – And every day counts
😍 Enjoy a Welcome bonus of up to £250
🛠️ What You’ll Be Doing:
Supporting people with daily living skills and independence
Being a strong advocate for the people we support and their families
Providing personal care with dignity and respect
Building meaningful relationships and communicating effectively
Administering medication safely and responsibly
Providing personal care with dignity and compassion
🚀 Your Journey Starts Here:
We offer a 3-week induction with a dedicated buddy to support you from day one.. We believe in investing in our people. As part of your journey with us, you’ll be expected to complete the Level 2 Certificate in Adult Social Care during your probation period. We’ll support your development with dedicated study days and ongoing guidance to help you succeed.
Your start date will be confirmed after an enhanced DBS (which we pay for!) and recruitment checks.
💬 Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and ready to change lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of something truly special.
Skills needed for this job opportunity
Motivating
Inspiring Others
Communication
Listening/ Active Listening
Developing People
Teamworking
Building Relationships
Listening to patients
Providing Care
Administering Medicine
Empathy
Paperwork and Record Keeping
Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs
Experience working with vulnerable people
Providing personal care
Experience supporting people who display behaviour that communicates
