Support Worker 4958
Must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, sponsorship not available
About me
I am a 29-year-old, young woman living at home with my family. I am friendly and fun-loving but my behaviour can sometimes be challenging. I like to be kept entertained, love singing songs and dancing. I also like going out on trips to the beach, shops and occasionally swimming.I have no language but I am able to demonstrate my needs.
I have a team of support workers who help me live my life the way I want to and I now need a further support worker who can support me in all aspects of my personal care as well as keeping me safe.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide care and support to enable me to live at homeProvide support to go out and about and to access the community
Provide drinks and snacks
Personal care
Ensure safety
Operate television and DVD player
Sing along with television and DVD player
No training is required, just a willingness to interact and encourage me when necessary.
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria
Friendly and willingReliable and punctual
Be prepared to sing a long (however out of tune!)
Team Player/flexible
Desirable Criteria
Driving licence (Manual)Summary terms and conditions
Hours, days and times of work: 18 hours per week. Monday to Friday - Ideally to be worked as 2 x 9 hours shifts. There is some flexibility around how the hours will be worked, to be discussed at interview.
Pay rate: £12.00 per hourAnnual 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).
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 4958.
Please refer to the job description.
Online form: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1
Telephone: 01473 603876Post - Address: SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8S