Support Worker

1 week ago

Sudbury CO, United Kingdom Suffolk Independent Living Full time £25,600 - £61,440 per year

Support Worker required in Sudbury, Suffolk

  • 5 hours per week during term time (preferably weekends) and 8 hours per week in the school holidays (flexible)
  • £12.21 per hour
  • Job reference: 5213

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

We are 5-year-old twins, a boy and a girl, one of us has support but we are looking for another extra special support worker who can also be our friend and can provide one to one support.

About us

We are non-verbal and have Autism Spectrum Disorder. We are active, energetic kids who love sensory activities and to be kept busy We live at home with our mum, dad and older siblings. We are looking for someone who can help with our day-to-day activities and to have 1:1 time with us as individuals, promoting our independence and accessing the community to do things we enjoy. We are looking for someone who is kind, patient, caring, energetic and understanding of our uniqueness.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supporting us both within our home and out and about in the community.
  • Promoting our independence.
  • Ensuring we are always kept safe and constantly supervised as we have no awareness of danger.

Personal Specification

(refer to these when submitting your application)

Essential Criteria

  • Driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Desirable Criteria

  • The ideal candidate will have experience with children with additional needs.

Summary terms and conditions

  • Hours, days and times of work: 5 hours per week during term time (preferably weekends) and 8 hours per week in the school holidays (flexible).
  • Pay rate: £12.21 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 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 5213.

Please refer to the job description.

Online form:

Email: Telephone:

Post - Address: SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 8 per week

Experience:

  • working with children with additional needs: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • driving licence and access to your own vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 5213

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