Assist Trust Keyworker

Organisation Assist Trust Location Norwich Website Visit organisation website Contract type One-year fixed term to begin with, to be made permanent as long as funding allows and performance is satisfactory Salary £28,681.19 pa Hours 37 per week, 8.30am to 4.30pm weekdays (to 4pm on Fridays). Part-time hours can be considered. Date posted 28 September 2026 Closing date 23 October 2026

Assist is recruiting! “At Assist you feel valued, respected and your hard work is noticed” Staff member response in annual staff survey, September 2025 We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic and compassionate people who can support adults with learning disabilities by helping them build their confidence and by treating them respectfully as fellow citizens.

Keyworkers help individuals to put together their own Outcome Plans, so that they can continue to make progress towards their own goals and aspirations – while gradually taking on more responsibility and learning how to manage real life expectations.

Successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check.

If you are interested in a position at Assist please email [email protected] for an electronic application pack, full job description and person specification, detailing “Keyworker post” or “Life Skills Tutor post” in the subject box as appropriate.

Alternatively you can request a paper copy of the application pack by calling 01603 230200.

If you would like to discuss these opportunities informally, please contact the CEO Richard Ward or Head of Services Lucy Graver, on 01603 230200.

Assist Trust Employee Benefits

• Inspiring and varied work supporting adults with learning disabilities
• Six-month induction period with full training given
• Regular supervision and support
• Career progression opportunities
• Person centred support for all staff
• An open-door policy where management are always available
• Free car parking
• Free DBS check and registration to DBS update service
• 20 days holiday entitlement rising each year to a maximum of 25, plus bank holidays and an extra week at Christmas
• Yearly team building/wellbeing activity day, with other wellbeing events/activities held throughout the year
• Flexible working at the end of the working day
• Wellbeing champions and Mental health first aiders available
• Access to the Assist Trust staff allotment at Heath Gardens
• An external employee scheme, with benefits including support for dental and optician costs, 24-hour GP access, mental health support, etc.

How to apply

https://www.assist-trust.co.uk/job-vacancies/

Closing date: Applications back by 5pm Friday 23rd October.

Interviews to be arranged for the week beginning 9th November.