Support Worker

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks a kind and committed Support Worker in Ipswich to assist a 9-year-old autistic child at home. This part-time role (10 hours weekly) involves engaging the child in activities and providing essential support while collaborating with the parents. Additional hours may be available, making this a rewarding opportunity for anyone passionate about child welfare.

Benefits

5.6 weeks pro-rata paid annual leave

Standard benefits including pension

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable children is preferable.
• Warm, respectful, and understanding individual.
• Capable of being proactive and solution-focused.

Responsibilities

• Support a 9-year-old autistic child in playtime activities.
• Assist with mealtime and snack-eating.
• Help in maintaining a caring environment within the family.

Skills

Communication

Warmth

Responsibility

Education

Qualifications in Health and Social Care (NVQ or equivalent)

Diploma in Children’s Workforce

Job description

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• Suffolk Independent Living, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk
• £13.50 per hour
• Part Time, 10 hours per week (4 weekdays: Term time 5pm - 7.30pm, School holidays 10am - 4pm), possibility of extra hours being available
• Permanent
• Reference: 0281
  
  
  

Job Description

• Suffolk Independent Living, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk
• £13.50 per hour
• Part Time, 10 hours per week (4 weekdays: Term time 5pm - 7.30pm, School holidays 10am - 4pm), possibility of extra hours being available
• Permanent
• Reference: 0281
  
  
  

A kind, committed, and caring Support Worker is required in Kesgrave, Ipswich to help support a 9-year-old autistic child in his own home, supported by his parents.

This position is a fantastically rewarding opportunity for those who love working with children and supporting the wellbeing and extra support required of children with autism.

As a Support Worker employed within the home, you will be joining a loving, warm and friendly household committed to the development of the cared for.

You will become a valued and important member of the family, playing a vital role within family life.

You will be utilised within the home primarily to support the child at playtime, playing with toys, carrying out activities, and reading his favourite books. At times you will also be required to help with mealtime and snack-eating. Due to the working patterns of the parents, you will be supported by parents but must be responsible for the child alone when required.

The position is for 10 hours per week, although it is expected additional hours will be available per week.

You will receive 5.6 weeks pro-rata of paid annual leave per year and You will receive all statutory entitlements where relevant, including a workplace pension.

To be considered as a candidate, you must possess the following qualities and characteristics.

You should:

• be warm, respectful, and understanding
• be responsible and capable of acting without supervision when necessary, remaining pro-active and solution focused
• possess excellent communication skills
• be committed to the wellbeing of the cared for
• be competent and capable of effectively carrying out tasks where required
  
  
  

Desirable criteria:

• Experience in a similar position with vulnerable children will support an application
• Qualifications, such as an NVQ in Health and Social Care, or a Diploma Children’s Workforce, will also support an application of a candidate, but is not essential
• Driving license
  
  
  

For more information

Please Read The Job Description (Word) .

To find out more, please either call us on 01473 603876 or visit the Suffolk Independent Living (SIL) website .

How To Apply

Please complete the SIL Application Form (Word) ensuring you quote the Suffolk Independent Living reference 5125,

Alternatively, please contact us by either calling 01473 603876 or by emailing [e-mail] to request an application pack.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 20 July 2025.

Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

The post is subject to the following:

• A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
• Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
• Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 1 month.
  
  
  

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