Support Worker (5209)

Suffolk Independent Living; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service in Stowmarket is seeking a Support Worker to assist a young man with daily tasks and hobbies, including gaming and domestic support. Ideal candidates will share interests in PC gaming and have a calm, humorous demeanor. The role offers flexible hours, £15.00 per hour, and requires a driving license. No formal training is necessary, but a background check will be conducted.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive working environment

Annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Must share interests in PC gaming, animals, and a calm demeanor.
• Required driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Driving the Motability vehicle.
• Supporting with domestic tasks and meal prepping.
• Engaging in hobbies like gaming and attending events.

Skills

PC gaming

Effective communication

Driving license

Comfortable around animals

Ability to work without supervision

Quiet and calm demeanor

Good sense of humor

Job description

Support Worker required in Stowmarket, Suffolk

Up to 12 hours available per week. Up to 2 positions and/or a job share available; one position will focus on the gaming element of support, and the other position focusing on domestic tasks and meal prepping support. £15.00 per hour. Job reference: 5209.

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.

About me

I’m a young man who currently lives at home in a remote location; however, I’m hoping to move into my own place and expand my team. I have a dry sense of humour and enjoy slapstick comedy, so the ideal applicant would enjoy comedy as well. Although, I do prefer to be around calm, quiet, gentle people so this role would not suit anyone who is very outgoing. I have an interest in wrestling, rock music, PC gaming, airshows and history (especially World Wars 1 and 2). I am looking for a Support Worker who shares these interests and would like to partake in gaming and listening to rock music with me. I also love animals and have chickens and 2 labradors, so you should be comfortable working around animals. I’m a very private and reserved person so I’m looking for someone who can support and encourage me to have fun and do my work. You will not need any formal training for this role as you will be working alongside my family member as we build trust. Please note we are a non-smoking household.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving my Motability vehicle
• Supporting with domestic household tasks
• Supporting with meal prepping
• Supporting me in my hobbies which include gaming, attending wrestling and music events, and going to the cinema

Personal Specification

Essential Criteria

• Shares my interests, particularly in PC gaming
• Driving license with access to own vehicle due to location of role, and ability to drive a Motability vehicle
• Able to communicate effectively in English
• Comfortable driving long distances
• Comfortable around animals
• Able to work well without supervision
• Non-smoker
• Quiet and calm demeanour with a good sense of humour

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience supporting people with additional needs

Summary terms and conditions

• Hours, days and times of work: Up to 12 hours per week initially with the potential for more hours for the right candidate. The hours are extremely flexible and are to be mutually agreed between the family and the successful applicant.
• Pay rate: £15.00 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.
• For insurance purposes: Anyone driving the vehicle will hold a full UK or European Union driving licence and will not have incurred any at-fault accidents in the last three years. Anyone driving the vehicle must not have incurred any motoring convictions in the past five years.

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 6 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 5209. Please refer to the job description.

Online form: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1

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