Support Worker 5118
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Beck Row, Bury St. Edmunds |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Suffolk Independent Living |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5118 |
Summary
Support Worker required in Beck Row, near Bury St. Edmunds
- 8 hours available per week in school holidays with a possibility of more in the summer holidays.
- £12.21 per hour
- Job reference: 5118
Must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, sponsorship not available.
Job purpose
I am looking for a Support Worker with a friendly and gentle attitude to provide a safe and clean environment, ideally within their own home, to support me and give my parents some respite. My Support Worker will assist me with all aspects of care such as eating, drinking, nappy changing and communication. I would also like for them to play with me!
About me
I am a bubbly and playful 5-year-old little girl diagnosed with Autism. I enjoy playing with toys!
I have a profound level of learning disability, and I require 24/7 assistance.
The successful candidate will report to my parents who will offer full support in a smooth transition.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
· Building a trusted bond with playful interactions
· Assisting with eating and drinking
· Changing nappy and assisting with cleaning (i.e. washing hands)
· Clear communication including updating parents
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria
· Experience with SEND children
· Clear communication
· Friendly
· Calm
Desirable Criteria
· Can provide a safe playful environment with lots of toys
Summary terms and conditions
· Hours, days and times of work: 8 hours per week in half terms with a possibility of more hours in the summer holidays. Flexible days and times.
· Pay rate: £12.21 per hour
· Annual leave: The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement).
· Expenses: You will be reimbursed for prior agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
· Sick pay: I do not operate a private sick pay scheme but provided you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
· Pension: I do not operate a private pension scheme but I will fulfil my statutory obligations via the NEST pension scheme.
The post is subject to the following
· Background check: If the successful candidate meets the requirements to support the child in their own home, a ‘home based’ DBS check may be required, and other members of the household may also require a DBS check, if applicable.
o If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, please send these details to SIL in a separate email or in a sealed envelope together with a stamped addressed envelope. This will not be shared unless you are shortlisted for the post.
References: If successful, you will be required to provide details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character references if you have not been employed
· Trial period: This post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form and return it to SIL, quoting the job reference number 5118.
Please refer to the job description.
Online form: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1
Email: suffolk@silmail.org Telephone: 01473 603876
Post - Address: SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD
- 8 hours available per week in school holidays with a possibility of more in the summer holidays.
- £12.21 per hour
- Job reference: 5118
Must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, sponsorship not available.
Job purpose
I am looking for a Support Worker with a friendly and gentle attitude to provide a safe and clean environment, ideally within their own home, to support me and give my parents some respite. My Support Worker will assist me with all aspects of care such as eating, drinking, nappy changing and communication. I would also like for them to play with me!
About me
I am a bubbly and playful 5-year-old little girl diagnosed with Autism. I enjoy playing with toys!
I have a profound level of learning disability, and I require 24/7 assistance.
The successful candidate will report to my parents who will offer full support in a smooth transition.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
· Building a trusted bond with playful interactions
· Assisting with eating and drinking
· Changing nappy and assisting with cleaning (i.e. washing hands)
· Clear communication including updating parents
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria
· Experience with SEND children
· Clear communication
· Friendly
· Calm
Desirable Criteria
· Can provide a safe playful environment with lots of toys
Summary terms and conditions
· Hours, days and times of work: 8 hours per week in half terms with a possibility of more hours in the summer holidays. Flexible days and times.
· Pay rate: £12.21 per hour
· Annual leave: The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement).
· Expenses: You will be reimbursed for prior agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
· Sick pay: I do not operate a private sick pay scheme but provided you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
· Pension: I do not operate a private pension scheme but I will fulfil my statutory obligations via the NEST pension scheme.
The post is subject to the following
· Background check: If the successful candidate meets the requirements to support the child in their own home, a ‘home based’ DBS check may be required, and other members of the household may also require a DBS check, if applicable.
o If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, please send these details to SIL in a separate email or in a sealed envelope together with a stamped addressed envelope. This will not be shared unless you are shortlisted for the post.
References: If successful, you will be required to provide details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character references if you have not been employed
· Trial period: This post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form and return it to SIL, quoting the job reference number 5118.
Please refer to the job description.
Online form: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1
Email: suffolk@silmail.org Telephone: 01473 603876
Post - Address: SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD