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Leading Lives - Independent Lives, Ipswich
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🌟 Make a real difference: Become a Support Worker – Independent Lives🌟

📍 Ipswich & Surrounding Areas💷 £13.00+ enhancements for Sundays & Bank Holidays🕒 Annualised Contracts | No night shifts

We are looking for a dedicated care worker who supports individuals in leading fulfilling lives—whether through engaging with hobbies or outings or by delivering essential personal care with dignity and compassion. The role focuses on building trust, encouraging independence, and making each day meaningful.

🚗 Driver with access to a car required

💸We pay 55p/mile + paid travel time

About this role

💡 What You’ll Do:

  • Support people with daily living, personal care, and community activities

  • Be a friendly advocate and build strong, trusting relationships

  • Deliver safe, compassionate care with dignity

  • Communicate clearly and consistently with individuals and the team

  • Administer medication safely and accurately

  • Providing personal care with dignity and compassion

😁 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

🚀 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 start a rewarding career where every day counts?
Apply now and join our amazing team!

Important Information
Location:Independent Lives, Ipswich, Leading Lives Ltd, Marguerite Jefferies Centre, 12 Great Whip Street, Ipswich, England, Suffolk, IP2 8EZ
Date Posted:31st July 2026
Closing Date:13th August 2026
Industry:Social Care
Job Type:Part time
Salary:£13.00 Hourly

Skills needed for this job opportunity

Motivating

Motivating

Problem Solving

Problem Solving

Inspiring Others

Inspiring Others

Communication

Communication

Verbal and Written Skills

Verbal and Written Skills

Listening/ Active Listening

Listening/ Active Listening

Developing People

Developing People

Developing Self

Developing Self

Providing Care

Providing Care

Administering Medicine

Administering Medicine

Empathy

Empathy

Paperwork and Record Keeping

Paperwork and Record Keeping

Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs

Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs

Experience working with vulnerable people

Experience working with vulnerable people

Providing personal care

Providing personal care

Experience supporting people who display behaviour that communicates

Experience supporting people who display behaviour that communicates

Domiciliary Care

Domiciliary Care

Support Worker

Leading Lives
Ipswich
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