Carer required in Ipswich
- 6 hours available per week
- £12.71 per hour
- Job Reference: 5278
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
The purpose of this role is to support E both and home and out and about to attend day activities, this can be swimming, soft play, sensory groups, and stay & play.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
· Taking E out and about and getting her food out
· Eating out with E
· Cleaning E’s room
· Personal care including changing E’s nappy and clothes
· Duties may vary from day to day
Additional Details
· We vape, we don’t smoke, pet free home. If child lock is on, you’re all good to go. We have a car seat. E has moments that can be challenging at times.
· E smears her stool and urinates on the floor every day, so we clean her room top to bottom every night.
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria
· Attitude and approach are just as important as experience for us. The Carer must have worked with children with ASD. E is non-verbal yet is getting better each day.
· First aid training is essential. E has no sense of danger so constant supervision is needed, especially near roads etc.
Summary terms and conditions
· Hours, days and times of work: 6 hours per week in school holidays and weekends.
· Pay rate: £12.71 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.
· 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).
· Pension: I do not operate a private pension scheme but I will fulfil my statutory obligations via the NEST pension scheme.
The post is subject to the following
· Background check: A satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.
o 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 (this cannot be a family member).
· 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 5278.
Please refer to the job description.
Online form: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1
Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01473 603876
Post - Address: SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
