Support Worker, Ipswich– Learning Disabilities & Autism

Support Worker – Learning Disabilities & Autism

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk 

Contract Options:

• 16 Hours per week
• 30 hours per week 
• 0 Hour Bank Contract

Salary: Competitive

Join Our Learning Disability & Autism Team

ACC Care Group is seeking caring and enthusiastic Support Workers to support adults with learning disabilities and autism to live fulfilling, independent lives.

You'll provide person-centred support tailored to individual needs, helping people develop skills, access the community, and achieve their personal goals. 

This role will include one week in every four of sleep-in or waking night shifts.  

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily living skills
• Promoting independence and choice
• Supporting community access and activities
• Assisting with communication methods and routines
• Following Positive Behaviour Support strategies where required
• Recording accurate care documentation
• Working closely with families and professionals

Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism (preferred)
• Patient and understanding
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive and encouraging attitude
• Flexible and reliable
• Committed to person-centred care

Essential Requirements

✔ Full UK Driving Licence
✔ Access to your own vehicle
✔ Right to work in the UK
✔ Willingness to undertake specialist training
✔ Flexible to work shifts, evenings and weekends

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction
• Ongoing specialist training
• Career progression
• Supportive management
• Pension
• Mileage payments
• Employee wellbeing support

If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Join us at A Class Care and become a vital part of our caring community—your dedication can transform lives.

This role is covered by the Genuine Occupational Requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010

A Class Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to appropriate checks and vetting procedures.