Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

Overview

Suffolk County Council
Address: Various locations in Suffolk
Salary: From £25,185 per annum, with pay progression up to £28,142 per annum (pro rata for part time)


Hours:

From 7.5 hours – 37 hours per week, with additional hours available


Contract:

Permanent

Home First provides short‑term reablement care to help people stay independent in their own homes. As a Reablement Support Worker, you will be part of a caring, dedicated team making a real impact in your community.

No experience is required, as you will receive:

• a full induction and in-depth training
• ongoing support from your team
• the opportunity to complete a fully funded Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification.

Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and their family carers, promoting health, wellbeing, and independence.

Support individuals through personalised care plans and short‑term enablement strategies, offering guidance to help them make informed choices.

Assist with dignified personal care needs and engage with customers and carers to explore alternative ways of meeting long‑term needs.

Promote services that enable safe, independent living at home, monitor progress against care plans, and maintain accurate records to support ongoing reviews.

Experience genuine job satisfaction and a strong sense of achievement, knowing your work directly helps people maintain their independence and continue living comfortably in their own homes.

Full‑time or flexible part‑time hours available from 7.5 hours – 37 hours per week, worked on an early, late shift rota including alternate weekends. Bank flexible, casual hours available (paid at £15.08 per hour), evening and/or weekend working only is available on some contracts.

We offer a variety of shift patterns, including early (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM) and late (2:30 PM – 10:30 PM). For those on a 16‑hour flexible contract, shorter shifts are also available: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM or 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM. All full shifts include a 30‑minute unpaid, unallocated break. Whether you prefer mornings, evenings, or flexible hours, we have options to fit your schedule and help you achieve a great work‑life balance.

The salary from £25,185 per annum comes with performance‑related pay progression and potential earnings up to £28,142 per annum (pro rata for part‑time).

• Pay for mileage, travel time, and any hours worked on bank holidays
• Sunday shifts are paid at an enhanced rate of time and one‑fifth per hour
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Wellbeing support, childcare vouchers, and high street discounts
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus up to £100 (terms and conditions apply).

This role involves travelling to people’s homes in rural locations and driving in various weather conditions, including during hours of darkness, which may occur early in the morning or late in the evening. You will therefore require a valid driving licence and access to a car. If you believe you can meet the travel requirements through other means, please get in touch before submitting your application.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact the Staffing and Development Team by calling or emailing ASCHFstaffingandde

We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

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