Night Support Worker

Nights Support Worker – Are you an empathetic individual who is eager to contribute to positive change If so, we’re looking for a Night Support Worker to join our team in Ipswich, Suffolk on a permanent basis! 

Why Papworth Trust

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: on offer is a salary of £12.08 per hour
• Holiday: 32 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata for part time).
• Working Hours: full-time and part-time hours available
• Company sick pay
• Pension
• Employee extras: Cycle to Work scheme, Inclusive employee assistance and wellbeing support, ongoing training, health cashback plan, access to heat scheme

About the role:

We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Night Support Workers to join our dynamic team at our supported living services in Ipswich. In this fulfilling role, you'll play a crucial part in empowering our customers with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, helping them to achieve their goals and live independently. Your responsibilities will include promoting independence through personal care assistance, supporting mobility, encouraging daily tasks completion, and aiding with household tasks and paperwork management.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Promoting independence by assisting customers with personal care as needed.
• Supporting mobility and helping customers navigate their environment safely.
• Encouraging and assisting customers in completing daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Providing support with household tasks and managing paperwork, ensuring our customers feel empowered and capable.

About you:

We are looking for individuals who possess empathy and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills to build trust with our customers. Flexibility to adapt to evolving situations and needs is essential. Experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential—your values and attitude are what truly matter. We provide comprehensive training to ensure you excel in delivering high-quality care and support.

Please note: The post will be subject to the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks process. We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from disabled candidates.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Night Support Worker role, please send your CV through for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Additional Keywords: Night Support Worker, Disability Charity, Supported Living, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Complex Needs, Empowerment, Independence, Personal Care,

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