Carer

• Suffolk Independent Living
• Address: Old Newton near Stowmarket Suffolk
• Salary: 12.21per hour
• Hours: Minimumof 5hours available per week
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible

• Reference: 0610

Carerrequired for Suffolk Independent Living.

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

Iam seeking a carerto look after mewhich will allow my parents some time to takemy brother out for day trips that Icantcope will allow them to access things that I find mum and dad also deserve some time out occasionally. I am usually easy-going. I needsomeone to help me with tasks like opening food and making a drink.I also need helpwith my personal care (toileting)as going to the bathroom is a sensory overload.

About me

My name is JI am 13 years old.I am agenerally happyteenagerand I love to watch my iPad.I am at my happiest when I am at home usually when I amupstairs in my little lounge.I have a lot of toys. Mypossessions areeveryimportant to me as is my big brotherT.I ama big fanof Disney especially Cars and Toy a lot but can communicate a littleespecially if something is annoying me.I have Autismwhich makes going out quite toughand Idontlike big crowds. I enjoy routine and am happy visiting places thatI know.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• allmy personal care- toileting changing my padafter passing water and bowel movements

• providing me with foodthat I am allowed throughout the day

• making me drinks(squash)

• keeping me safe at home

• checking on me during the day

• adhere to reporting any issues concernsto Js parents.

Personal Specification(Please referto these whensubmittingyour application)

No specific qualifications necessary however the ability to work independently directly supporting an Autistic teenis is alsovery important.

EssentialCriteria:

• patience

• flexibility

• strong communicator

• empathy

• reliable

• ability to work independently.

Desirable Criteria:

• previousexperiencein a specialneedsrole(support/care/schooling)

• experience with Autistic children preferred.

Summary terms and conditions:

• Hoursdaysand times of work:Usually on a Saturday or Sunday for an8-hourperiod. Occasionally covering during the week

• Pay rate:12.21 per hour

• Annual leave:The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally doneduring5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement)

• Expenses:You will be reimbursed for prior agreed expenses incurred as part of the role

• Sick pay:I do notoperatea private sick pay scheme but provided you meet the eligibility criteria you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)

• Pension: I do notoperatea private pensionschemebut I will fulfil my statutory obligations viatheNESTpensionscheme.

The post is subject to the following

Background check:

• a satisfactory Enhancedwith Barred List(s)Disclosureand Barring Service check isrequiredfor this position

• if you have been convicted of a criminal offence pleasesend thesedetailsto SIL in a separate email orin a sealed envelope together with a stamped addressed willnot be shared unless you areshortlisted for the post.

References:If successful you willbe requiredto 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 of6months.

Please refer to the job description onour website

For further information please call .

If you wish to apply for this position pleasecomplete anapplication available onour websiteand email to or return by post to SIL Unit21 IP City Centre 1 Bath Street Ipswich IP2 8SD.

Please quote the job reference number5233.