Support Worker (5214)

Suffolk Independent Living; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service is seeking a Support Worker to assist a 6-year-old boy in Lowestoft. The role requires someone patient and nurturing to support him in community activities. Previous experience with children with ASD is essential. Pay is £12.49 per hour with a flexible schedule of 4 hours per week. This position involves changing clothes and supporting toilet visits. Strong communication skills are a must, and a driving license is desirable for this rewarding role.

Benefits

Statutory Sick Pay

NEST pension scheme

Reimbursed expenses

Qualifications

• Must have experience with children who have ASD and challenging behaviour.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Being patient, nurturing, and kind is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the child when going to the toilet.
• Change nappies and clothes.
• Assist in going to clubs and engaging in community activities.

Skills

Experience with children who have ASD and challenging behaviour

Good communication skills

Patient

Nurturing

Kind

Tools

Driving licence and access to own vehicle

Job description

Support Worker required in Lowestoft, Suffolk. 4 hours available per week (flexible). £12.49 per hour. Job reference: 5214.

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

To enable me to go to clubs and allow my mum and dad to spend time with my sibling.

About me

I’m a 6-year-old boy looking for a patient, kind and nurturing support worker to help me go to clubs and out in the community so my parents can spend time with my sibling. My mummy, daddy and big brother are very important to me. I have a pet hamster; I love going out in my buggy and listening to music. I’m very shy of new people at first but once you’ve gained my trust, I will become attached. I can be cheeky and very loving, but I can also be unpredictable and become dysregulated very quickly. I’m routine driven and need clear short-spoken language. Please note my parents smoke but not in the house. You will be responsible to my mum and dad.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Support me when going to the toilet
• Change my nappies and clothes
• Support me to go to clubs and out in the community

Personal Specification (refer to these when submitting your application)

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience with children who have ASD and challenging behaviour
• Good communication skills
• Patient, nurturing and kind

Desirable Criteria

• Driving licence and access to own vehicle

Summary terms and conditions

• Hours, days and times of work: 4 hours per week (flexible)
• Pay rate: £12.49 per hour
• Annual leave: 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: Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if eligible.
• Pension: NEST pension scheme under statutory obligations.

The post is subject to the following

• Background check: A satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.
• References: Two referees – one must be your current or most recent employer, or character references if not employed.
• Trial period: 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 5214. Please refer to the job description.

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

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

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