Female Special Needs Support Worker

• Suffolk Independent Living
• Address: Felixstowe Suffolk
• Salary: 14.00 per hour
• Hours: Up to 15 hours per week (term time) or up to 30 hours per week (during school holidays)
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 0442

About me

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Special Needs Support Worker to provide care and support to two children aged 14 and 10 both with autism. The primary focus will be on the 14-year-old who has severe autism a learning disability anxiety and Type 1 Diabetes.

Key responsibilities include:

• providing individualized support and care
• assisting with daily routines and activities
• managing and monitoring diabetes (training will be provided)
• promoting emotional well-being and positive behaviour
• occasionally supporting the 10-year-old sibling with mild autism.

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.

What we offer

• Flexible hours tailored to your schedule and the familys needs
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Training in specific care requirements including diabetes management
• A supportive working environment.

Essential criteria

• Experience working with children with autism and additional needs
• Calm patient and able to manage challenging situations
• Reliable responsible and compassionate
• Flexible and adaptable to varying schedules.

Summary terms and conditions

• Female Support Worker required *Schedule 9 P1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies
• Hours days and times of work: Up to 15 hours per week during term time and up to 30 hours per week during school holidays (flexible scheduling)
• Pay rate: 14.00 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 eligibilitycriteria 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.
• 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 5184.

Please refer to the job description before applying.

Online application form

Please see our vacancy page for more information

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• Postal Address: SIL Unit 21 IP City Centre 1 Bath Street Ipswich IP2 8SD

Closing date: 21 October 2025.