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.
Support Worker required in Combs Ford, Stowmarket
4 hours available per week during term-time (weekends)
12 hours per week during school holidays (weekdays)
£13.55 per hour
Job reference: 5089
Job purpose
To look after a 4-year-old boy, taking him out to the fun places he like to go and to do fun activities with him at home.
About me
I am a 4-year-old boy who lives near Stowmarket, I love swimming and being outside, I love silly noises and getting up to mischief! I am registered blind, have epilepsy and dystonia but that doesn’t stop me loving life.
Attitude and approach are key, I want someone who is calm and caring, who likes to have fun and enjoys working with children with complex needs.
The person supporting me will have the use of my wheelchair accessible vehicle to take me out in. Training in epilepsy emergency medications and tube feeding can be arranged.
We have no pets and are a non-smoking household.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Personal care, I am fully dependent on others for all aspects of care
Medications need to be administered in a timely fashion
routine and emergency meds
Meals to be given via gastrostomy
Recognise the early signs of my dystonia worsening and help me to manage the pain and discomfort
Driving my wheelchair accessible vehicle when we go out
You will need to be happy driving a larger vehicle
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria
Full UK Driving licence Automatic/Manual and over 21-years-old (for insurance purposes)
Calm and able to think clearly under pressure
Able to work without supervision
Good communicator
Good sense of humour
Desirable Criteria
Experience with epilepsy and rescue medication
Experience with managing dystonia
Experience in gastrostomy feeds
Have knowledge of Canaan Barrie signing
Experience of working in a similar role
Experience of working with children
Moving and Handling training
Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
(no photographs / information about the child should be shared)
Summary terms and conditions
Hours, days and times of work: Some flexibility around the days and times of work, to be agreed with the successful applicant. Please see details below:
During term time, weekends: either 8 hours alternate Saturdays/Sundays (10:00 to 18:00) or 4 hours every week (10:00 to 14:00).
During the school holidays, weekdays: 2 x 6 hours per week over two days from Monday to Friday (10:00 to 16:00)
Pay rate: £13.55 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.
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 5089.
Please refer to the job description.
Online form:
Telephone: 01473 603876
Post - Address: SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD