Support Worker in Felixstowe inFelixstowe PUBLISHED MON 27 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.32 per hour
PERMANENT
Orwell Housing Association rFoQWurqD
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 27 October 2025 Salary: £12.32 per hour Additional salary information: 22 days annual leave Hours: Full time Closing date: 26 November 2025 Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk, Suffolk, IP11 7PT Company: Orwell Housing Association Job type: Permanent Job reference: REQ00_17615776Apply for this job Summary Support Worker - Savile Court £12.32 per hour; £19,219.20 per annum 30 hours per week; Permanent Job Ref: SCJoin Our Compassionate Team! Do you have a desire to support others and make a positive difference? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Join Savile Court as a Support Worker in the Learning Disability sector, where our values drive every aspect of what we do. Embrace a culture of inclusion, respect, and empowerment as you assist individuals in achieving their fullest potential. We prioritise dignity, independence, and collaborative care. Your role goes beyond support - it's about championing diversity and creating a nurturing environment. If you're dedicated to making a positive impact and share our values, apply now to contribute to a community that celebrates individuality and growth. About you You will be warm and friendly and have a natural caring nature, great sense of humour and a positive energy that brings a smile to people's faces. You are a great listener with a caring and supportive attitude. You want to make a difference every day. You focus on the individual and not the routine. You are warm and friendly and have a natural caring nature, great sense of humour and a positive energy that brings a smile to people's faces. Why Join Our Team? 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. Free DBS checks. Cashback Health plan. Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees applies. Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy. Wellbeing programme. Person Specification... Care Certificate, is desirable QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care or equivalent, is desirable Full driving licence, is desirable, but not essential Interview Date: TBC Before applying… Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment. Please notice 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. If there's a barrier to you applying for any of our roles, we'd like to remove it so please get in touch with our Talent team either by giving them a call (or emailing Orwell Housing Association Limited collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Please see the privacy notice - https://jobsincare.com/job/jdwpDWnypZ1P By applying to this job you agree you have read, understand and accept the content of the Privacy Notice - https://jobsincare.com/job/jdwpDWnypZ1P to the processing of your data as part of this application. For more information and career guidance, check our career hub . Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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