Support Worker

Support Worker

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Location: Leading Lives, Block D, Saxmundham Hub, Street Farm Road

Salary: £12.60 per hour (Real Living Wage!) | Enhanced pay on Sundays & Bank Holidays | Sleep‑ins paid at £65

About The Role

In Saxmundham, we’re looking for a compassionate and committed Support Worker to join our vibrant teams. You’ll support adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives and deliver fun, engaging activities in a dynamic service environment.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting people with daily living skills and independence.
• Being a strong advocate for the people we support and their families.
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect.
• Building meaningful relationships and communicating effectively.
• Administering medication safely and responsibly.
• Providing personal care with dignity and compassion.

Your Journey Starts Here

We offer a 3‑week induction with a dedicated buddy to support you from day one. During your probation you are expected to complete the Level 2 Certificate in Adult Social Care with dedicated study days and ongoing guidance.

Your start date will be confirmed after an enhanced DBS (which we pay for!) and recruitment checks.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and ready to change lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of something truly special.

Skills Needed

People, Nursing / Caring

Company Culture

• Values‑Driven: Leading Lives not only talks about their values but actively embodies them in their daily operations.
• Employee Testimonials: The company encourages feedback from employees like Anna, an experienced support worker, to showcase the positive impact of their values on staff.
• Authenticity: Leading Lives emphasizes authenticity in their values, highlighting that they are not just empty words but a lived reality within the organization.

We’re a Disability Confident, Committed employer and are happy to make reasonable adjustments whenever possible. Please let us know if you need any support/adjustments with your application and the process.

Closing Date: Monday 9th February 2026

Contract Type: Full‑time

Salary: £12.60 Hourly