Job Description

• L’Arche Ipswich
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 4BD
• Salary: £12.82 per hour
• Hours: 30 - 40 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0749

As a Care and Support Worker at L’Arche, you will support adults with learning disabilities in line with agreed support and care plans, in all aspects of their everyday lives. You will deliver practical, physical and emotional support to people with learning disabilities, whilst proactively promoting choice, independence and self-determination.

You will:

• be a passionate, well-motivated and committed support worker
• have a good knowledge and understanding of person-centred care approaches
• be an outstanding care practitioner with experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• provide high-quality support to people with learning disabilities in line with L’Arche values, policies and procedures, Reach Standards in supported living and the requirements of the Care Quality Commission [CQC].

You will carry out delegated responsibilities for tasks such as:

• Record keeping
• Report writing
• Managing house or individual’s finances in accordance with the Support Plan
• Administration of medication
• First Aid
• Fire Safety
• Assist with the personal hygiene, dress and health needs of individuals in their home
• Facilitate individuals to meet their leisure, social, practical and spiritual needs
• Encourage individuals in their ongoing development of independence
• Be responsible for clear communication with professionals, families of people whom L’Arche support, advocates, neighbours, visitors and other members of L’Arche who are in contact with the house
• Foster positive relationships with people with and without a learning disability
• Assist in celebrations and support spiritual life so that there is an atmosphere of welcome and friendship
• Comply with all the Health and Safety, Fire and Care Quality Commission Regulations which apply to the community house
• Comply with all the policies of L’Arche Community both written and spoken
• Work as one of a team
• Attend and participate in Team meetings and in House Meetings in a shared house
• Attend reviews of a person with a learning disability and any other meetings requested by the community
• Assist Core Members with their shopping, cooking, cleaning and laundry

You will need a minimum of two years’ work experience with adults with learning disabilities and a care certificate or willingness to work towards this during first three months

About us

We are looking for experienced Care and Support Workers for our Supported Living Services in Ipswich, Suffolk, committed people who will go above and beyond to make life amazing for the people we support! Our charity supports 13 adults with Learning Disabilities/Autism to lead fulfilling and independent lives whilst being active members of the community.

L’Arche Ipswich is an Outstanding CQC rated Supported Living Service that provides individualised and proactive support to enable individuals to become as independent as possible within the community. L’Arche Ipswich comprises of two beautiful houses, close to the town centre, designed to meet a variety of individual needs and preferences.

L’Arche Ipswich is more than just a service provider; we are a diverse, inclusive community of 30 people with and without learning disabilities who live, work and celebrate together. Our aim is to provide a place of belonging to enable people with learning disabilities live independent yet connected lives.

"Quite simply being part of L'Arche is being loved for who you are."

What we will offer you:

• Blue light card eligibility - 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more.
• kind, caring, professional colleagues and homely work environments
• excellent training and support from our dedicated teams
• a commitment to ongoing professional development
• a community committed to staff well-being
• a vibrant and joyful place to work and to be a part of an international federation of L’Arche communities in over 35 countries worldwide.
• our personal development or "Formation" programme offers opportunities for reflection, mentoring and growth for everyone in our community.
• opportunities to travel both in the UK and internationally to visit other L’Arche communities.
• 28 paid day’s annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays (increasing to 33 per year after your first year)
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential well-being support including counselling.

For more information

Please read the J ob Description (pdf)

To find out more or to arrange a visit, please contact Jessica Dumbill by calling 07961 773673

How to apply

Please complete your application by visiting our website

Closing date: 5pm, 12 June 2026.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. The vacancy may close if the right if the right candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.