30 ld care jobs found in Ipswich

Job Advert Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Waking Night Support Workers to join our incredible team in Needham Market. As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs. From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life. What we're looking for : ·      A genuine passion for supporting others. ·      Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships. ·      Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. ·      A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities. Contract options : ·      Full-time:37.5 hrs ·      Part-time: flexible hours based on availability Shift times : All our services are 24hr care....

Job Advert We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Service Manager in Ipswich and Woodbridge on a full time contract (37.5 hours per week) and must have a full drivers license.  This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to take the next step in their career and progress their development. As an Assistant Service Manager, you will report to the Service Manager. Working alongside them, you will help to support a team of Support Workers and ensure the smooth running of the service.  As an Assistant Service Manager you will? Have strong communication skills with the people we support, colleagues and other stakeholders. Be confident to support with leading and managing a team. Be flexible, ensuring there is adequate support across the management team on site. Previous supervisory experience is desirable but not an essential. This role requires you to be a driver. What will you be doing as an Assistant Service Manager? To be confident in...

Job Advert Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Ash Lodge, Ipswich. As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs. From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.   What we're looking for : A genuine passion for supporting others. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships. Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.   Contract options : Full-time: 37.5 hrs Part-time : flexible hours based on availability Relief: Flexible working with no set hours/shifts Shift times : All our...

Job Advert Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Ipswich. As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs. From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.   What we're looking for : A genuine passion for supporting others. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships. Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.   Contract options : Full-time: 37.5 hrs Part-time : flexible hours based on availability Relief: Flexible working with no set hours/shifts Shift times : All our services are...

Job Advert Are you someone who finds purpose in supporting others, especially when the world is quiet? Mencap are looking for dedicated and compassionate Waking Night Support Workers to join our team in Needham Market, providing vital care to individuals. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that the people we support feel safe, comfortable, and respected. You’ll assist with evening routines, respond to any overnight needs, and help maintain a calm and reassuring environment. Your presence will bring peace of mind, whether it's offering personal care, completing safety checks, or simply being there with a listening ear. We’re looking for someone who is reliable and caring. You don’t need previous experience in care, as we provide full training, but a genuine interest in supporting people is essential. If you’re the type of person who enjoys working independently and wants to make a real difference, this could be the perfect role for you. Working at Mencap means being...

Job Advert Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Full-time Support Worker to join our incredible team in Stowmarket.  As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs. From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life. What we're looking for : ·      A genuine passion for supporting others. ·      Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships. ·      Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. ·      A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities. This role requires you to be a driver. Contract options : ·      Full-time:37.5 hrs ·      Part-time: flexible hours based on availability Shift times :...

Female Support Worker – Stowmarket, Suffolk (IP14) £13.54 per hour Part-Time – 25 hours per week Day shifts with sleep ins: 7am–3:15pm, 3:15pm–10pm & 7am–10pm Driver preferred but not essential. We’re recruiting for a confident Female Support Worker to join our team in Stowmarket. This is a 25-hour vacancy, working across two supported living flats, with flexibility to float across other homes locally when needed. You’ll support two incredible women with vastly different personalities and needs. One is turning 30 and loves festivals, fossils, and funky outfits. She’s bright, musical, and thrives on structure but needs support with personal care, cooking, and managing epilepsy, anxiety, and ADHD. Creative support and clear boundaries are key. The other woman is in her early 40s and lives with schizophrenia, autism, and a mild learning disability. She’s polite, private, and a joy to support but her...

Join Dimensions as an Experienced Waking Night Support Worker – 36 Hours per Week 36 hours per week 4 nights one week, 3 nights the next (8pm-8am) Alternative weekends required. Drivers preferred but not essential. Are you an experienced support worker looking for a wake night support worker role where you can make an impact? We’re recruiting a new Support Worker to join our team, supporting a gentleman to feel safe, comfortable, and cared for throughout the night. You will be supporting one gentleman in his 40s who requires 24-hour specialist support. He has epilepsy, bipolar disorder, type 2 diabetes, and mild-to-moderate learning disabilities. He has a history of verbal outbursts and distressing behaviours, but with the right approach, he thrives in a structured and supportive environment. The person we support is highly independent, he enjoys restoring furniture, gardening, chess, science experiments, playing guitar, shopping, and holidays. He...

Join a Great Place to Work – Supporting Gentlemen in Stowmarket! Looking for a part-time role that’s rewarding and varied? We’ve got a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly team in Stowmarket, Suffolk, supporting brilliant gentlemen to live life on their terms. 2 x 10-hour contracts Two 5-hour afternoon shifts per week Typical hours: 4pm–9pm, with occasional morning shifts on weekends £12.31 per hour Drivers preferred but not essential. This is a flexible role with varied days each week including weekends, bank holidays, and occasional unsociable hours so adaptability is key. You’ll be based at one location providing 2:1 support, supporting with personal care, teatime routines, routines, and medication. These gentlemen love getting out and about from holidays and discos to BBQs and day trips, so no two days are the same. Your support helps make these moments happen. Whether you’re experienced or just starting...

Female Support Worker Stanway, Colchester, Essex (CO3) £12.64 Per hour X1 Full time or x1 30-hour contract Full UK driving licence essential (manual preferred). Join our team in Colchester! We’re looking for kind, reliable people to become Support Workers in Colchester, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to live life their way. This position is to join our supported living bungalow home in Colchester, where you’ll support two women and one man to live independently, explore their interests, and thrive in their community. This is a lively, engaging home where no two days are the same. You’ll be supporting across all three people, sometimes one-to-one and sometimes all together. They love baking, painting, arts and crafts, and getting out and about, whether it’s swimming, bowling, cinema trips, or dance classes. One person attends college and is preparing for work, another has a job and will need support...

Job Advert Are you someone who loves being out and about, getting involved, and making a real difference every single day? At Mencap, we're looking for a passionate and caring Support Worker to join our team part time (30 hours a week) supporting five incredible individuals who are full of personality. The people we support enjoy an active lifestyle, your days can include trips to the swimming pool, visiting the zoo, trips to the cinema, arts and crafts, cooking, movie nights, board games, and regular visits to see family. One person we support is a keen gamer, so if you know your way around a console, that’s a big plus! This is a vibrant and rewarding role where you’ll be helping people live the lives they choose, supporting them with daily routines including personal care, community activities, and SALT (Speech and Language Therapy) plans. Our shift patterns can vary from early mornings to late evenings, with sleep-in shifts running from 10pm until 7am. Weekend working follows a 2...

Job Advert Mencap are seeking Female Part Time Support Workers to join our incredible team in Clacton-on-Sea. As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs. From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life. About our service There are 4 ladies that share their home and who we support to make sure they live the best lives possible.  The role of a support worker can be  dynamic , supporting people out and about, eating out, Colchester Zoo, visiting the seafront, shopping, tea and cake or the pub, and visiting family, generally enjoying a good social life. The role is also  domestic , health and safety around the house, supporting and encouraging people with cleaning, laundry, gardening; everything we all do to run a smooth household.  The...

Support Worker Position Available: Join Our Team! Female Support Worker Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (IP33) Full time - 37.5 hours per week. 8am-8pm/ 10am-5pm/ Alternate weekends. £13.55 per hour Are you confident and outgoing? At Dimensions, we’re looking for female support workers who aren’t afraid to get stuck in and have fun, while providing life-changing support. This is an ideal role for someone young at heart, with a warm personality and a natural ability to connect with others. You’ll be supporting a young woman in her 20s, who lives independently in her own flat. She’s an active person who loves to get out and about whether it’s swimming, bowling, trampolining, or spending time at the beach. You’ll need to be able to swim confidently, as it’s one of her favourite hobbies. When she’s at home, she enjoys arts and crafts, watching movies, listening to music, and singing along to nursery rhymes. This...

Job Advert We are looking for dedicated Support Workers to join our friendly team in Bury St Edmunds, helping individuals live independently in their own homes across Bury St Edmunds. This role is a chance to build great relationships, bring joy to everyday moments, and support people in living life to the fullest. Your support will be tailored to each individual’s needs and may include assistance with day-to-day activities such as cooking nutritious meals, keeping on top of household tasks like cleaning and laundry, managing finances, and administering medication. The people we support lead full and active lives, and you’ll be right there with them, supporting individuals as they enjoy everything from gym sessions, garden centre visits, arts and crafts, volunteering at the local charity shop, social meetups, and even the occasional sailing trip during the summer! This is a community-based role, supporting 3 gentlemen in their own homes so you’ll need to be able to travel around...

Waking Night Support Worker Location: Tiptree, Colchester Hours: Average 15 hours per week Contract: Permanent, part-time Salary: £13.78 per hour + great benefits At Dimensions UK, we believe everyone deserves the chance to live life to the fullest. As one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit providers of support for people with learning disabilities and autism, we’re proud to create workplaces where staff feel valued, supported, and part of something bigger. About the role You’ll be part of a 2:1 waking night team , supporting one woman in her 40s who lives independently in her own bungalow. She’s very active in her social life, loves pool, darts, karaoke, horror films, and heading out to the pub. At home, she has music on 24/7 and enjoys banter, singing, and dancing with staff. During the night, your role will be to: Provide reassurance and a friendly presence while she sleeps or spends time at home. Be available if she needs...

Female Support Worker Garboldisham, located on the Norfolk & Suffolk boarder. 37.5 hours per week £12.43 per hour Full UK driving licence with own car is essential. Come and join my support team! Hello! I’m a sociable, upbeat woman in my 30s who loves to make the most of life. I’m looking for a kind and energetic Support Worker to join my small but wonderful team. With the right support, I can live life to the fullest and I’d love you to be part of that journey. My team is made up of hardworking, supportive people who respect my choices and make sure I feel happy and included. I enjoy spending time with my family and my support team, and I’m hoping to find someone who shares my love of laughter, fun, and new experiences. If you enjoy socialising, exploring, and having a good giggle, we’ll get along brilliantly. I’m into cooking and baking (especially anything chocolatey!), playing snap, crafting, swimming, and...

Job Advert Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a supportive, person-centred environment? We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in Thetford, working across both residential and supported living services.   In this rewarding role, you’ll provide personalised support based on each individual’s needs, including personal care, manual handling, and specialist areas like PEG feeding and epilepsy. You’ll assist with daily routines, join in on activities, and use a person-centred, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach to help manage behaviours that may be challenging. The people we support love getting out and about, and you’ll be part of making those moments happen. There are various activities that they enjoy, this may include arts & crafts, trips to the cinema and shopping, visits to leisure centres and sensory spaces, and even the occasional weekend away including a trip to the seaside. Each...

Job Advert Are you someone who finds purpose in supporting others, especially when the world is quiet? Mencap is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Waking Night Support Worker to join our team, providing vital care to individuals. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that the people we support feel safe, comfortable, and respected. You’ll assist with bedtime routines, respond to any overnight needs, and help maintain a calm and reassuring environment. Your presence will bring peace of mind, whether it's offering personal care, completing safety checks, or simply being there with a listening ear. We’re looking for someone who is reliable and caring. You don’t need previous experience in care, as we provide full training, but a genuine interest in supporting people is essential. If you’re the type of person who enjoys working independently and wants to make a real difference, this could be the perfect role for you. Working at Mencap means being part of something...

Lead Support Worker – Haverhill Full-time - 37.6 hours per week £13.55 per hour Must hold a full UK manual or automatic driving licence. We’re seeking a confident and compassionate Lead Support Worker to join our team in Haverhill. You’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism across eight individual flats. This is a full-time role for someone who leads by example, communicates with empathy and clarity, and thrives in an environment where every day brings something new. You’ll support people aged between 30–80, each with their own routines, interests, and aspirations. Whether it’s church visits, sensory room sessions, shopping trips, zoo outings, or evening discos, you’ll play a vital role in helping people stay connected with family, friends, and their wider community. Support is usually 1:1, with occasional 2:1 in the community, and flexibility is key to ensuring people can attend appointments...

Job Advert Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Chelmsford. As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs. From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life. This is a four person Service where most of the gentlemen who live there are very independent and need little to moderate support around personal care or medication.  You will be supporting them with daily tasks such as cooking and cleaning, going out in the community to do their shopping or to take part in activities they wish to do, and travelling to and from appointments.  There will be some moving and handling. You will be working with a small team who have known the gentlemen for years and are...