Support Worker
Housing Diversity Network
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Ipswich
Contract type: Full time

Job Title
Support Worker
Organisation
Orwell Housing Association Ltd
Job Description
Support Worker – Avalon Court
£12.32 per hour; FTE £23,703.68
Permanent; 37 hours and 30 hours per week
Shift Pattern: TBC
Job Ref: AV018
Join Our Compassionate Team!
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives?
Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support others when they need it most?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Join Avalon 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.
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 (01473 228782) or emailing [email protected].
Orwell Housing Association Limited collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Please see the privacy notice - https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/about-us/privacy-policy/
By applying to this job you agree you have read, understand and accept the content of the Privacy Notice – https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/about-us/privacy-policy/consent to the processing of your data as part of this application.
For more information and career guidance, check our career hub.
Support Worker
Organisation
Orwell Housing Association Ltd
Job Description
Support Worker – Avalon Court
£12.32 per hour; FTE £23,703.68
Permanent; 37 hours and 30 hours per week
Shift Pattern: TBC
Job Ref: AV018
Join Our Compassionate Team!
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives?
Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support others when they need it most?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Join Avalon 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 .
- 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
- Retail discounts via our rewards platform (restaurants, shopping, days out gym memberships, cinema Tickets, holidays, Sky store and much more…)
- Reward and recognition awards.
- Free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination.
- 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.
- Care Certificate, is desirable
- QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care or equivalent, is desirable
- Full driving licence, is desirable, but not essential
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 (01473 228782) or emailing [email protected].
Orwell Housing Association Limited collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Please see the privacy notice - https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/about-us/privacy-policy/
By applying to this job you agree you have read, understand and accept the content of the Privacy Notice – https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/about-us/privacy-policy/consent to the processing of your data as part of this application.
For more information and career guidance, check our career hub.
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