Female Support Worker/Domestic Assistant 5183

Suffolk Independent Living; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care organization seeks a Support Worker in Bury St Edmunds to assist a mother of two and manage household tasks. The role includes personal care, cooking, and cleaning. Candidates must be female, over 25, and confident drivers. Offering £15/hour with additional expenses reimbursed. This position involves a 3-month probation period and requires a background check.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual holiday

Reimbursement for expenses

Qualifications

• Over 25 years old required.
• Confident in driving to London appointments.
• Ability to support mother and autistic children.

Responsibilities

• Perform housework, cooking, and cleaning.
• Handle administrative work and make telephone calls.
• Support personal care needs for a mother and children.

Skills

Pro-active attitude

Driving automatic mobility car

Comfortable with animals

Strong integrity

Job description

About the Job

Support Worker / Domestic Assistant for a 48‑year‑old mother of two in Beyton, Bury St Edmunds. The role involves housework, cooking, cleaning, administrative work, telephone calls and all elements of personal care. The candidate must drive to London appointments and support a mother who uses a wheelchair and two autistic children aged 21 and 12. The household also has two dogs and a cat, so the candidate should be comfortable with animals.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 8:30am until 3:30pm.

Essential Requirements

• Female worker required due to personal care involvement (*Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies).
• Over 25 and confident driving an automatic mobility car.
• Strong willed, motivated worker with a pro‑active attitude.
• Comfortable with animals and understanding of the mother and children’s needs.
• An honest worker with strong integrity.

Terms and Conditions

Pay: £15.00 per hour. Reimbursed for agreed expenses incurred as part of the role. Annual holiday entitlement equivalent to 5.6 consecutive weeks. The post is subject to a 3‑month probationary period.

Background Check and References

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with Barred List(s) required.
• Two referees: one must be current or most recent employer, or character references if not employed.

How to Apply

Please complete an application form and return it to SIL, quoting job reference number 5183. Online form: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1. Email: [e-mail]. Telephone: [phone]. Post – SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD.