2 Support Workers (5171)
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | Woodbridge, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Suffolk Independent Living |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5171 |
Summary
2 Support Workers required in Campsea Ashe, Woodbridge
3 hours available per week per support worker
£13.50 per hour
Job reference: 5171
Job description
Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.
Job purpose
I am looking for 2 Support Workers to take me out or support me at my home as I require 2-1 care. My support workers will help me to gain independence away from my parents, interact with me and encourage me to explore the world around me!
About me
I am an 8-year-old boy. I live with my family, and I have 3 siblings, and we have a busy household with lots of different needs. I love to be outside, and I love going to the zoo! My family have passes for the zoo, however, it can be tricky to go with my allergies. I have serious dairy and egg allergies, which include if I am exposed to these topically so none of these products should touch me. I have Pica, which makes this very challenging. I require support with personal care and for liquid allergy medication to be administered.
I use a SEN buggy when out and about and I can display very unpredictable and aggressive behaviour.
Having support workers will provide respite for my family.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Personal care required.
Support me either out and about or at home.
Administering allergy medication (liquid not an EpiPen)
Interacting with me and encouraging me to explore the world around me.
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria
Patience
Good communication skills
Willing to work alongside others
Desirable Criteria
Able to get to my home as I live in a village so a car may be easier
Experience with non- verbal children and children with SLD.
Summary terms and conditions
Hours, days and times of work: 3 hours per week, hours and days to be decided together.
Pay rate: £13.50 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: A satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List(s) Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.
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.
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 5171.
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
3 hours available per week per support worker
£13.50 per hour
Job reference: 5171
Job description
Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.
Job purpose
I am looking for 2 Support Workers to take me out or support me at my home as I require 2-1 care. My support workers will help me to gain independence away from my parents, interact with me and encourage me to explore the world around me!
About me
I am an 8-year-old boy. I live with my family, and I have 3 siblings, and we have a busy household with lots of different needs. I love to be outside, and I love going to the zoo! My family have passes for the zoo, however, it can be tricky to go with my allergies. I have serious dairy and egg allergies, which include if I am exposed to these topically so none of these products should touch me. I have Pica, which makes this very challenging. I require support with personal care and for liquid allergy medication to be administered.
I use a SEN buggy when out and about and I can display very unpredictable and aggressive behaviour.
Having support workers will provide respite for my family.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Personal care required.
Support me either out and about or at home.
Administering allergy medication (liquid not an EpiPen)
Interacting with me and encouraging me to explore the world around me.
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria
Patience
Good communication skills
Willing to work alongside others
Desirable Criteria
Able to get to my home as I live in a village so a car may be easier
Experience with non- verbal children and children with SLD.
Summary terms and conditions
Hours, days and times of work: 3 hours per week, hours and days to be decided together.
Pay rate: £13.50 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: A satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List(s) Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.
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.
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 5171.
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