Support Worker – Amber Lodge, Lowestoft
Location: Lowestoft
Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour
Hours: Full-time and Part-time opportunities available
Join Our Team at Amber Lodge
Amber Lodge is a friendly 13-bed residential home supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and complex behaviours. Situated close to excellent transport links and the beautiful Suffolk coastline, we enjoy making the most of our local community and creating meaningful experiences for the people we support.
We're looking for caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Support Workers who enjoy having fun, building relationships, and making a genuine difference in people's lives.
About Amber Lodge
The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, including:
- Theatre trips and cinema visits
- Meals out, local pubs and cafés
- Beach trips, fish and chips, and ice cream by the sea
- Days out to Great Yarmouth and Norwich
- Listening to music, singing and dancing
- Baking, arts and crafts, jigsaws, gardening and movie nights
We are looking for staff who are confident, kind, and patient, and who take the time to get to know each individual. A good understanding of autism and learning disabilities would be beneficial, but above all, we value people with the right attitude and a genuine desire to support others.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will be part of a welcoming and dedicated team providing person-centred support to adults with:
- Learning disabilities
- Autism
- Mental health needs
- Complex behaviours
Your role will focus on helping people live fulfilling, independent lives while supporting them to achieve their goals and enjoy the activities that matter most to them.
No previous experience is required – full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting people with daily living activities
- Assisting with personal care and mobility where required
- Administering and monitoring medication
- Supporting individuals to access the local community
- Helping with shopping, meal preparation and household tasks
- Providing emotional support and companionship
- Encouraging participation in hobbies, activities and social events
- Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with colleagues
What We're Looking For
- Compassionate and caring individuals
- Positive, enthusiastic and reliable team players
- Good communication skills
- A willingness to learn and develop
- Confidence in supporting people to live independently
- A flexible approach to working hours
Benefits
- Competitive annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
- Flexible working to support work-life balance
- Pension scheme with auto-enrolment
- Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 mental health support, counselling and GP access
- Lifestyle savings on supermarkets, high street retailers and utility bills
- Discounted health cash plan
- Holiday purchase scheme (buy up to an additional week's annual leave)
- £500 welcome bonus upon successful completion of probation
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- And much more
Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding career where every day is different and you can make a real impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Amber Lodge and help the people we support live happy, fulfilling, and independent lives.
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Pay: £12.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lowestoft NR33 0BQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship (we do not offer sponsorship for this role)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
