Carer (5251)
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Suffolk Independent Living |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5251 |
Summary
Carer required in Holbrook, Ipswich
35 hours available per week
Potential for hours to be split between more than one candidate
Please state your availability on your application
£16.00 per hour
Job reference: 5251
Job description
Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.
Must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, sponsorship not available.
Job purpose
To ensure our twins get the most out of life and can enjoy simple experiences, both at home and out and about.
About me
The twins are both very happy, delightful children who love to laugh and love the outdoors.
You will be working with mum and dad to provide care for our 7-year-old disabled twins.
Our house is perfectly adapted to support our children. We have ample space for wheelchairs, appropriate bathing equipment and a track and hoist system. We have a wheelchair- accessible vehicle, which, hopefully you will be comfortable to drive.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Getting the twins dressed/ ready for school
• Bathtime
• Feeding
• Personal Care
• Playing and interacting with them
• Taking them out and about
• Help to keep important items stocked- (formula, Gastro Kit and a small number of medications)
• Keeping their clothes and toys in order
Employees will be responsible to mum and dad. We would expect a high standard of safety and care and adherence to the usual privacy regulations surrounding children. We have no specific health and safety or mobile phone policy in place as we would rather you adhere to common sense working practices.
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
We believe that attitude and approach is more important than formal qualifications. Training will be provided-namely for one of the twins who is Gastro-Fed- although this is a very simple process.
Essential Criteria
• Good communication skills
• Reliable
• Trustworthy
• Kind
• Patient
• Organised
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Good at organising/designing structured play sessions- e.g. messy play, games etc
Desirable Criteria
• Driver’s license
• Gastro/ Peg trained
• Experience with non-verbal children
• Experience with disability/ Global Development Delay
Summary terms and conditions
• Hours, days and times of work:
Monday-Friday: 7am-9am and 3.30pm-7.30pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 4-5 hours- these can be flexible and sometimes not necessary at all.
These times are for a typical school week- During school holidays, there will be more hours available and can be more flexible- i.e. not having to start at 7am.
o There is potential for the hours to be split between more than one candidate, so please state your availability on your application.
• Pay rate: £16.00 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.
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 3 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 5251.
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
35 hours available per week
Potential for hours to be split between more than one candidate
Please state your availability on your application
£16.00 per hour
Job reference: 5251
Job description
Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.
Must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, sponsorship not available.
Job purpose
To ensure our twins get the most out of life and can enjoy simple experiences, both at home and out and about.
About me
The twins are both very happy, delightful children who love to laugh and love the outdoors.
You will be working with mum and dad to provide care for our 7-year-old disabled twins.
Our house is perfectly adapted to support our children. We have ample space for wheelchairs, appropriate bathing equipment and a track and hoist system. We have a wheelchair- accessible vehicle, which, hopefully you will be comfortable to drive.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Getting the twins dressed/ ready for school
• Bathtime
• Feeding
• Personal Care
• Playing and interacting with them
• Taking them out and about
• Help to keep important items stocked- (formula, Gastro Kit and a small number of medications)
• Keeping their clothes and toys in order
Employees will be responsible to mum and dad. We would expect a high standard of safety and care and adherence to the usual privacy regulations surrounding children. We have no specific health and safety or mobile phone policy in place as we would rather you adhere to common sense working practices.
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
We believe that attitude and approach is more important than formal qualifications. Training will be provided-namely for one of the twins who is Gastro-Fed- although this is a very simple process.
Essential Criteria
• Good communication skills
• Reliable
• Trustworthy
• Kind
• Patient
• Organised
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Good at organising/designing structured play sessions- e.g. messy play, games etc
Desirable Criteria
• Driver’s license
• Gastro/ Peg trained
• Experience with non-verbal children
• Experience with disability/ Global Development Delay
Summary terms and conditions
• Hours, days and times of work:
Monday-Friday: 7am-9am and 3.30pm-7.30pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 4-5 hours- these can be flexible and sometimes not necessary at all.
These times are for a typical school week- During school holidays, there will be more hours available and can be more flexible- i.e. not having to start at 7am.
o There is potential for the hours to be split between more than one candidate, so please state your availability on your application.
• Pay rate: £16.00 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.
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 3 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 5251.
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