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SalarySupport Worker, L'Arche Ipswich
ABOUT L'ARCHE IPSWICH
L’Arche Ipswich is more than just a service provider; we are a diverse, inclusive community of 30 people with and without learning disabilities who live, work and celebrate together. Our aim is to provide a place of belonging to enable people with learning disabilities live independent yet connected lives.
Are you a qualified and experienced Support Worker looking for a new challenge? Want to join a team that enjoys life supporting others to lead fulfilling and independent lives?
We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Support Workers for our Supported Living Services in Ipswich, Suffolk, committed people who will go above and beyond to make life amazing for the people we support! Our Charity supports 16 adults with Learning Disabilities/Autism to lead fulfilling and independent lives whilst being active members of the community.
L’Arche Ipswich is an Excellent CQC rated Supported Living Service that provides individualised and proactive support to enable individuals to become as independent as possible within the community. L’Arche Ipswich comprises of three beautiful houses, close to the town centre, designed to meet a variety of individual needs and preferences.
"Quite simply being part of L'Arche is being loved for who you are."
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reports to: Team Leader
Hours of work: 32 hours per week. Each shift covers 4pm - 10pm, sleep-in, 8am - 10am. That will include weekends.
Salary: £10.66 per hour. £43 are paid per sleep-in.
Place of work: L'Arche Ipswich Community Houses, homes to 16 adults with learning disabilities
Contract type: Permanent
Main purpose of the role:
As a Support Worker, you will support adults with learning disabilities in line with agreed support and care plans, in all aspects of their everyday lives. You will deliver practical, physical and emotional support to people with learning disabilities, whilst proactively promoting choice, independence and self-determination.
You will:
be an enthusiastic, well-motivated and committed Support Worker
have a good knowledge and understanding of person centred care approaches
be an outstanding care practitioner with experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities
hold a valid driving licence and be able to drive as part of your duties
We will offer you:
- £250 onboarding payment once new employees have successfully completed their probationary period.
- Blue light card eligibility - 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more.
- kind, caring, professional colleagues and homely work environments
- excellent training and Support from our dedicated teams
- a commitment to ongoing professional development
- a community committed to staff well-being
- a vibrant and joyful place to work and to be a part of an international federation of L’Arche communities in over 35 countries worldwide.
- our personal development or "Formation" programme offers opportunities for reflection, mentoring and growth for everyone in our community.
- opportunities to travel both in the UK and internationally to visit other L’Arche communities.
- 28 paid day’s annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays (increasing to 33 per year after your first year),
- Pension,
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential well-being support including counselling.
A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
To apply please submit your CV and cover letter stating your skills, experience and motivation through our online application form.
Closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 20 March.
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