Support Worker
| Company: | Voyage Care |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.89 to £15.39 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Lowestoft, NR32 4UT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Be the person who helps someone feel understood, supported and confident to take their next step.
At our Lowestoft supported living service, you’ll work alongside people who need enhanced support, helping them build independence, develop new skills and enjoy life on their terms.
The Role
Location: Lowestoft
Hours: Full and part time – 22.5 to 35 hours
Shifts: 7am–2.30pm, 2.30pm–10pm, 10pm–8am and sleep-ins
Pay: £13.89ph up to £14.89ph with overtime and evening/weekend enhancements
Your Role
This is a hands-on role where your approach, patience and consistency can make a real difference.
You’ll:
- Support people with their everyday routines and personal care
- Encourage independence and help develop new life skills
- Support people to access their local community and enjoy activities
- Take part in trips, outings and activities chosen by the people we support
- Provide reassurance and emotional support
- Help people work towards personal goals and celebrate their progress
- Follow Positive Behaviour Support plans and use reflective practice
- Provide enhanced support for people with behaviours of distress, mental health conditions, autism, potential forensic histories and trauma
One day you could be out exploring the local area, while the next might involve supporting someone to enjoy their favourite activity at home.
A Team That Makes a Difference
You’ll join a welcoming and friendly team where every day is different.
We’re looking for people who understand that great support is about more than completing tasks. It’s about building trust, being consistent and helping someone recognise what they can achieve.
Who This Role Is For
We’re looking for an experienced Support Worker who is:
- Caring, patient and genuinely hands-on
- Resilient, flexible and composed
- Experienced in supporting people with enhanced needs
- Confident following Positive Behaviour Support plans
- Experienced with reflective practice
- Comfortable supporting people with complex needs, including mental health, autism, behaviours of distress, potential forensic histories and trauma
- Committed to helping people develop confidence and independence
Feel Valued at Voyage Care
We reward your dedication with:
- £13.89ph up to £14.89ph
- 50p extra per hour for evening and weekend shifts
- £1 extra per hour for premium overtime
- Wagestream – access up to 40% of your earned pay
- Funded Blue Light Card
- 24/7/365 doctor line for you and your family
- Cash plans covering you and your family
- Enhanced retirement leave
- Long service awards
- Excellent training and career development
If you’re ready to use your experience to help someone build a more independent and fulfilling life, we’d love to hear from you.
All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.
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