Overview
Special Needs Support Worker required in Felixstowe, Suffolk. 4 hours available per week, during school holidays. 2 x 2-hour shifts. Pay: £13.50 per hour. Job reference: 5166.
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 support me during the school holidays to have more opportunities getting out and about and to give my family some respite.
About me
I am an 8-year-old boy living in Felixstowe with my mum, dad and four brothers. I have autism and Wiedeman-Steiner syndrome. I’m happy and cheeky, but stubborn. I can sometimes have challenging behaviours. I love kicking a football and watching football, trains, and going for walks. It is important I have constant supervision to ensure I am safe at all times as I have no danger awareness, so a harness or my SEN buggy may be used when out.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Continence care
* Taking me out and about
* Support with feeding
* 1:1 care
Personal Specification
(Refer to these when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria
* Driving licence and access to own vehicle (with business insurance)
* Understanding and experience with children who have special needs
* Ability to work alone
* Kind, caring and patient
Summary terms and conditions
* Hours, days and times of work: 4 hours per week during school holidays, split over 2 days (2 x 2-hour shifts). Days and times are flexible and negotiable between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
* Pay rate: £13.50 per hour
* Annual leave: Entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks of work (statutory).
* Expenses: Reimbursed for prior agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
* Sick pay: No private sick pay scheme; SSP may apply if eligible.
* Pension: No private pension scheme; statutory obligations fulfilled via the NEST scheme.
Disclosure and references
* Background check: An enhanced DBS check with barred list is required.
* References: Two referees required, one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character references if not employed.
* Trial period: 3 months.
How to apply
Please complete an application form and return it to SIL, quoting job reference 5166. See options below:
* Online form: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1
* Email: suffolk@silmail.org
* Telephone: 01473 603876
* Post: SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD
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