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Orwell Academy
Bringing together all our training, development opportunities, and learning resources in one place, helping colleagues build the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed.
At Orwell, we want you to love the work you do and feel proud of the difference you make.
Every role here contributes to the customers we support and the communities we serve. Care sits at the heart of our culture, and we’re united by a shared commitment to doing the right thing. Together, we are Team Orwell.
We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we work with. Your unique experiences, perspectives and skills, along with your alignment to our values could be exactly what we’re looking for.
We are a great employer and offer our people an enjoyable work environment. We do our very best to be an organisation we can all be proud of. As a large local employer, we are also dedicated to developing our people through learning and development, apprenticeships and career opportunities.
We offer a wide range of opportunities, from care and support roles to positions within our professional services teams.
At Orwell, we embrace diversity in everything we do. We’re committed to recruiting people from all backgrounds so we can genuinely connect with our customers and service users. We’re proud to nurture an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued and respected.
- Our Vision – That everyone has a safe place to call home with the care and support they need to live their best life.
- Our Mission – That together we make a difference by providing housing, support and care services with customers at our heart.
Apply with confidence.
We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement.
If you’re excited about opportunity you’ve seen but don’t meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we’re looking for.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.
If there is anything that might prevent you from applying for one of our roles, we want to help remove that barrier. Please contact our Talent team by calling 01473 228782 or emailing work@orwell-housing.co.uk
Interested in work experience at Orwell?
Our placements provide an opportunity to learn more about our organisation, develop new skills, and gain insight into a range of rewarding career paths in a supportive environment.
We offer work experience opportunities across various areas of our organisation, subject to availability and operational needs.
To enquire about a work experience placement, please contact us with the following information:
- Your name and contact details
- School, college, university
- Preferred placement dates
- Area of interest
- Any specific learning objectives or requirements
A member of our team will review your enquiry and get in touch to discuss potential opportunities.
Our Values.
Our values are central to everything we do at Orwell, and they’re built around the four pillars of ‘PACE’. Take a look at our values below – and if they resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you.
People Focused
People are at the heart of Orwell. By recognising people’s diverse needs and strengths and treating everyone fairly we can improve services for our customers and support our teams to run a brilliant organisation.
Ambitious
We are ambitious to grow and improve, so that we can do more and realise the full potential of Orwell, our teams and our customers.
Collaborative
We will work with others to seek out best practice. We will collaborate with customers, colleagues and values-driven organisations to co-develop solutions.
Effective
We will embed efficiency and effectiveness across Orwell, ensuring we have the resources to support our teams to be fully committed, professional and knowledgeable, and provide the highest possible service to our customers.
We help people to gain independence and get the most out of life.
Orwell is currently the largest supported housing provider in Suffolk.
Together we can end domestic abuse 
