Support Workers

• Suffolk Independent Living
• Address: Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8SD
• 2 Posts
• Salary: 13.50 per hour
• Hours: 3 hours available per week per support worker
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible

• Reference: 0700

*2 Support Workers required in for Suffolk Independent Living - Campsea Ashe Woodbridge Suffolk.

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 a 10-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 theNEST 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.

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If you wish to apply for this position please complete an application form onour website and email it to SIL at or return via post to SIL Unit 21 IP City Centre 1 Bath Street Ipswich IP2 8SD quoting the job reference number 5255.