Support Worker (5200) in Stowmarket inStowmarket PUBLISHED FRI 31 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

£14.50 per hour PERMANENT
ENHANCED DBS FAMILY PENSION VEHICLE WEEKEND

Suffolk Independent Living rytz1OiBv

Job description

Only 3 hours each weekend during term-time — perfect for parents or those needing a predictable, part‑time routine.

Extra weekday hours available in school holidays — earn more when you’re free, ideal for child‑care patterns.

Paid £14.50 per hour for short shifts — competitive hourly rate that suits flexible, part‑time workers.

Driving licence and your own vehicle required; prior agreed expenses reimbursed — great for someone with a car.

Directly employed by the family — small, family‑run placement where you can build close, meaningful relationships.

Formal, secure role, Enhanced DBS required, statutory NEST pension and pro‑rata holiday entitlement provided.

Suffolk Independent Living (Support Worker, ref 5200) is seeking a reliable, compassionate part‑time Support Worker in Stowmarket to support a joyful 14‑year‑old non‑verbal boy with autism. This on‑site role pays £14.50 per hour and offers 3 hours of weekend work during term time, with the opportunity for additional weekday hours in the school holidays. Your day‑to‑day duties will include personal care and toileting, helping with meals, and supporting community outings such as trips to the shops and the park — all aimed at boosting the young person’s independence. You will be accountable to his mum as the employer and must respect strict discretion (no photos), keeping the young person’s dignity and safety at the centre of your work.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available), a driving licence and access to their own vehicle for commuting and in‑role travel. Key qualities are patience, good communication and a confident, sensitive approach to personal care; experience with autism is desirable. The post requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, two referees (one recent employer), and carries a three‑month probationary period. Statutory holiday entitlement, eligibility for Statutory Sick Pay where applicable, NEST pension contributions and reimbursement for agreed expenses are provided. This role is particularly well suited to women carers seeking meaningful, flexible weekend work — to apply, click the "Apply Now" button and proceed via jobsincare.com.

Only 3 hours each weekend during term-time — perfect for parents or those needing a predictable, part‑time routine.

Extra weekday hours available in school holidays — earn more when you’re free, ideal for child‑care patterns.

Paid £14.50 per hour for short shifts — competitive hourly rate that suits flexible, part‑time workers.

Driving licence and your own vehicle required; prior agreed expenses reimbursed — great for someone with a car.

Directly employed by the family — small, family‑run placement where you can build close, meaningful relationships.

Formal, secure role, Enhanced DBS required, statutory NEST pension and pro‑rata holiday entitlement provided.

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Only 3 hours each weekend during term-time — perfect for parents or those needing a predictable, part‑time routine.; Extra weekday hours available in school holidays — earn more when you’re free, ideal for child‑care patterns.; Paid £14.50 per hour for short shifts — competitive hourly rate that suits flexible, part‑time workers.; Driving licence and your own vehicle required; prior agreed expenses reimbursed — great for someone with a car.; Directly employed by the family — small, family‑run placement where you can build close, meaningful relationships.; Formal, secure role: Enhanced DBS required, statutory NEST pension and pro‑rata holiday entitlement provided.

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