Job Description

• Realise Futures
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5NZ
• Salary: £15,900 actual per annum
• Hours: 22.2 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible

• Reference: 0688

Location: Growing Places, Claydon.

Realise Futures is seeking a Support Worker (RF Works Coach) to join our team at Growing Places.
No two days are the same, you’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals with varying needs to engage and develop through horticultural activity in a vocational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• deliver tailored support and coaching to individuals at our 2 acre horticultural site, adapting your approach and methods to meet their needs

• work collaboratively with the team to create a positive and inclusive environment that provides purposeful activity for our clients.

Requirements:

• a passion for people, progression and working outdoors, but no horticultural experience necessary

• excellent communication skills, with the ability to relate to people with differing levels of capacity and understanding

• ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing situations

• a full clean driving licence is desirable, but not essential, as you may be required to drive company vehicles and on occasion work from other sites

• role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We will offer you:

• full training and ongoing support

• a dynamic and supportive team environment

• the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those who are disadvantaged and/or disabled.

This role is 22.2 hours per week over 3 weekdays: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

To find out more

For an informal discussion, please call Tom Field, RF Works Manager on 07598 583622 or email tom.field@realisefutures.org

To download a copy of the full job description, please visit our website

The purpose of Realise Futures is to improve the wellbeing, mental health and employability of disabled and disadvantaged people whilst contributing to the economy in our communities.

Realise Futures operates as a hybrid company combining commercial trade with personal & government funded public services. Our aim is to create opportunities for people to succeed in work, learning and life through four company departments, Learning Coaching and Advice, Employment and Inclusion and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses) and Central (internal core infrastructure).

We provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.

As one of the largest Community Interest Companies in the East of England, we employ approximately 230 staff, 40% of which have a declared disability.

Realise Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Realise Futures is proud to be a mindful employer that offers a range of employee benefits including:

• flexible working arrangements (where business needs allow)

• performance related pay increase system as part of the appraisal process

• 45p per mile expenses (cars, first 10,000 miles, excluding commute)

• an Appreciation Award if successfully nominated: £150 per individual OR £500 shared across your team

• an Annual Colleague Awards event at our AGM.

• 25 days annual leave (in addition to recognised bank holidays)

• additional day of paid leave around your birthday

• additional paid wellbeing day

• additional paid volunteer day

• 3 days additional annual leave after 3 years’ service

• an additional day’s paid leave on the day that you celebrate a 5-year work anniversary with Realise Futures

• disability leave policy that is separate from Sickness Absence

• a confidential counselling service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to you and members of your immediate family

• trained First Aid Mental Health First Aiders

• a Cycle to Work scheme

• an Occupational pension scheme.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the online application form on our website

Job Ref: 128-26

If you have any further queries, or difficulties in completing the application form, please email recruitment@realisefutures.org

Closing date: 1 pm, 23 April 2026. Interview date: 30 April and 1 May 2026.
Please ensure you are available for these dates, before applying.

Realise Futures CIC

A company operating across Suffolk and Norfolk combining commercial trade of products and services alongside work placements, employment and training opportunities. The primary aim of the business is to improve and promote the economic and social wellbeing of those who are disadvantaged and/or disabled. The company is organised in four divisions, Learning and Development, Employment and Inclusion and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses) and Central (internal core infrastructure). Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.

Realise Futures: Enhancing People’s Lives.