Female Support Worker
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13,104.00 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | Haverhill, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Papworth Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PAP2835 |
Summary
Female Support Worker
Salary £12.60 per hour
Location Haverhill
Full/Part Time Part time
Total Weekly Hours 20 hours variable over 7 days, with a requirement for sleep ins
About us:
Papworth Trust are a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.
Key description of the role:
We are seeking a compassionate female Support Worker at our Haverhill supported living service to support 6 customers with learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism to achieve their goals and lead the life they choose.
As a Support Worker you will promote independence and encourage our customers to develop skills by supporting them to:
• Access the community and participate in activities and social events
• Do their shopping, prepare and cook meals and domestic tasks
• Get ready for the day, including personal care
• Manage their health and wellbeing
• Take part in hobbies and activities they enjoy
• Manage their paperwork and household bills
The Ideal Candidate:
You may have experience in a similar social care role, or may be looking for a new career. Your values, empathy, team working, flexibility and communication skills are just as important as experience, as our comprehensive training and support will help you to be confident in delivering high quality care and support.
What you’ll get in return:
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays
• Inclusive employee assistance and wellbeing support
• Company sick pay
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities to recognise and be recognised and rewarded with our Values in Practice reward and recognition scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• The chance to have your voice heard as part of our employee forum and colleague experience group
Interested? You can find out more about the Papworth Trust, our values and what we do here Papworth Trust - Home. If you would like to have an informal chat about the role please contact Sharon Cook on 07817 975307 we’d love to hear from you. To apply please see your CV to Haverhill.Recruitment@papworthtrust.org.uk
We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you would like support to apply, please contact the People Services Team on 01480 357200 or email hr.administration@papworthtrust.org.uk and we will be happy to help. If you wish to apply through the Disability Confident scheme, please complete the application form on our website. https://www.papworthtrust.org.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/disability-confident-app
Please be aware that a DBS check is required for this role and will be only carried out following an offer of employment to the successful candidate.
Due to the needs of our customers, this role is a female only role and part of a genuine occupational requirement.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.