Support Worker

More than a job. A chance to change someone’s life.

You bring the patience. We’ll bring the training. Together, you can help someone achieve things they never thought possible.

We’re looking for an experienced Support Worker to join our supported living service in Lowestoft, supporting people with complex needs to live fuller, more independent lives.

This isn’t a role where you simply tick boxes and complete tasks. You’ll get to know the people you support, understand what matters to them and help them make choices, build confidence and achieve their goals.

And because everyone is different, every day is different.

The essentials

📍 Lowestoft

⏰ up to 35 hours per week – full and part time available

🕐 7am–2.30pm | 2.30pm–10pm | 10pm–8am | Sleep-ins

💷 £13.89–£15.39 per hour, plus overtime and enhancements

What could your day look like?

You might be supporting someone to:

Get ready for their day and manage their usual routines

Learn a new skill or become more independent

Get out into the community and do something they enjoy

Take part in an activity, day trip or outing

Manage moments of distress and regain confidence

Work towards a personal goal

Try something new for the first time

You’ll provide personal care where needed, offer emotional reassurance and follow individual Positive Behaviour Support plans.

You’ll also support people who may have mental health conditions, autism, behaviours of distress, trauma or potential forensic histories.

It can be challenging. It can also be incredibly rewarding.

We’re looking for someone who gets it.

You’ll already have experience as a Support Worker and understand that great support is about the person, not just the task.

You’ll be someone who:

Builds trust through patience and consistency

Stays calm when situations become challenging

Is confident supporting people with complex needs

Understands Positive Behaviour Support

Values reflective practice and learning from experience

Encourages people rather than doing things for them

Believes everyone deserves the opportunity to grow, make choices and have a good lifeMost importantly, you’ll see the person behind the support needs.

What’s in it for you?

As part of Voyage Care, you’ll receive:

💷 £13.89–£15.39 per hour

➕ 50p per hour for evening and weekend shifts

➕ £1 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

Your experience could be someone else’s turning point.

If you’re an experienced Support Worker looking for a role where you can build genuine relationships, make a difference and see the impact of what you do every day, we want to hear from you.

Join Voyage Care in Lowestoft and help someone take their next step.

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references