Support Worker (Waking Nights) – Orwell Housing Association, Woodbridge

Support Worker (Waking Nights) – Fitzwilliam Close

Salary: £12.83 per hour; (FTE £25,342.44 per annum)

Hours: Various Hours Available

Shift Pattern: 21:00pm-07:00am & Every Other Weekend

Ref: FW035

Do you want to support people to live full, independent, and meaningful lives? 

As a Support Worker in our Learning Disability service, Fitzwilliam Close, you’ll empower individuals to make choices, express their goals, and participate confidently in home and community activities. 

If you’re someone who values dignity, inclusion, and person‑centered care, we want to hear from you. 

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and provide relevant documentation if appointed.

About Fitzwilliam Close…

Located just off the A12, in a peaceful residential area in Woodbridge, Fitzwilliam Close is ideally situated just a short walk from local shops, supermarkets and schools, with Woodbridge Rail Station less than a mile away and regular bus routes including the 64, 66, 70, 73 and 800, providing easy links across Woodbridge, Ipswich and the wider Suffolk area.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborating with your team to offer consistent, empowering support that helps tenants live independently.
• Respect each tenant’s unique personality, ensuring they have real input and control over their lives.
• Give personalised support that may involve personal care, medication prompts, home organisation, and tenancy matters.
• Keep well‑organised and accurate records that meet CQC and organisational requirements.
• Approach your work with kindness, patience, and creativity, enabling tenants to take safe risks that encourage growth.
• Engage positively with everyone involved in a tenant’s support, including families and external partners.

More benefits of joining #TeamOrwell:

As well as joining Orwell for our strong values and commitment to person‑centered support, you’ll also benefit from a range of perks designed to help you feel valued, supported, and able to thrive in your role:

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays (Please note that bank‑holiday work may be required as part of this role)
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Free DBS checks,
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees apply.
• 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
• A full driving licence is desirable. but not essential

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Before you apply

 Orwell is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and equality of opportunity.

 This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adults’ Barred List. Applicants who have lived or worked overseas within the last five years may also be required to provide a Statement of Good Conduct.

 As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where needed.

 If you don't meet every requirement but feel you would be a great fit for the role, we'd still love to hear from you.

 For support with your application, please contact our Talent Team at work@orwell-housing.co.uk  or 01473 228782.

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