Suffolk Independent Living, Ipswich Support Worker (5027) £11.44 per hour 3 hours available per weekend with opportunity for more weekday hours in school holidays. Permanent Reference: 0999 Must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, sponsorship not available. Job purpose I am looking for someone to help me with independence and to support me both at home and within the community About me I am a 7-year-old boy who is non-verbal and has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I live with my mum, dad and older brother who also has ASD. I have challenging behaviours, but I am an active, energetic boy who loves to be around people I am looking for a support worker to help me with day-to-day things and to have one-to-one time with me to support me with independence I am looking for someone kind to support me both at home and out in the community including trips to the park You will be working in a smoke and pet free environment. You will be responsible to my mum as the employer. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Personal care and supporting with toileting and changing Support when outside of the home as no awareness of danger or route planning Preparing meals. Personal Specification (refer to these when submitting your application) Essential Criteria Good approach and understanding of autism. Patient Kind Able to work independently Able to manage difficult behaviours Good communication Reliable Good time management Desirable Criteria Experience with autism Summary terms and conditions No photos are to be taken and discretion is necessary 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: Provided you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Pension: Statuary obligation 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 5027. Please refer to the job description above. To apply visit the website (Suffolk Independent Living) or contact email : suffolksilmail.org or telephone : 01473 603876 Post Address : SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD Closing Date: 14 February 2025