Support Worker

• Suffolk Independent Living - Bures, Suffolk (Located between Sudbury Suffolk and Colchester Essex)
• £11.44 per hour
• Part time, 8 hours per week, Flexible and negotiable
• Permanent
• Reference: 0520
• Required as soon as possible.

Support Worker required in Bures, Suffolk to help assist and provide respite to a 3-year-old boy with autism.

As a Support Worker, you will be employed by and will be responsible to the young boy’s parents and will provide a role primarily supporting the parents through offering respite. The role will take place within the young family of four’s household which does include a pet dog. The role will also involve days out and trips with the child to activities, including going on walks and going to parks.

As part of the Support Worker role, you must be comfortable to have full and responsible supervision of the child at all times, whilst providing personal care where necessary, such as support with eating and ensuring appropriate clothing. The candidate must have a driving license and suitable transport capable of fitting a push chair.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help and support a vulnerable child to enjoy and partake in activities.

Essential Requirements

You will need to:

• be a non-smoker
• hold previous experience with autistic behaviours required, these include behavioural issues and self-harm such as the child hitting his head on a floor
• have an understanding of the importance of their role and in remaining responsible to both parents
• demonstrate honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and an understanding of the existing family situation and dynamics
• possess a calm approach and have awareness of triggers and the ability to manage the child’s behaviour
• be responsible for the child and supervise at all times, aware of potential risks, considering the child’s lack of safety awareness and vulnerability to choking hazards
• be capable to respond to a non-verbal child's needs
• be patient to the needs of the young child
• possess excellent communication
• be flexible in the hours you are available.

Desirable Requirements

• First Aid and CPR Training
• Experience in a similar position or role

Summary Terms and Conditions

• You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
• To be considered for this role you must be able to work the hours required and specified within the job description.
• The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the statutory holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks per year pro rata.
• This post is also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and two references, one of which must be your last or most recent employer
• This post will also be subject to a probationary period of 3 months.

Closing date: 1 pm, 16 April 2024.

The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.

Satisfactory references from two referees are preferable but not essential.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 8 per week

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 0520