Support Worker, Community Health

• Suffolk Independent Living
• Address: Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk
• Salary: £13.50 per hour
• Hours: 10 hours per week*
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible

• Reference: 0614

* Term time: 4 weekdays from 5pm to 7.30pm.

School holiday: Suitable hours between 10am and 4pm.

There is the possibility of extra hours being available.

You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, sponsorship not available.

A kind, committed, and caring Support Worker is required in Kesgrave to help support a 9-year-old autistic child in his own home, supported by his parents. This position is a fantastically rewarding opportunity for those who love working with children and supporting the wellbeing and extra support required of children with autism.

As a Support Worker employed within the home, you will be joining a loving, warm and friendly household committed to the development of the cared for. You will become a valued and important member of the family, playing a vital role within family life.

You will be utilised within the home primarily to support the child at playtime, playing with toys, carrying out activities, and reading his favourite books. At times the Support Worker will also be required to help with mealtime and snack-eating. Due to the working patterns of the parents, the Support Worker will be supported by parents but must be responsible for the child alone when required.

In order to be considered as a candidate, individuals must possess the following qualities and characteristics.

You will:

• be of a warm, respectful, and understanding character
• be responsible and capable of acting without supervision when necessary, remaining pro‑active and solution focused
• possess excellent communication skills
• be committed to the wellbeing of the cared for
• be competent and capable of effectively carrying out tasks where required.

• experience in a similar position with vulnerable children will support an application
• Qualifications such as an NVQ in Health and Social Care or a Diploma in Children’s Workforce will also support an application, but is not essential
• a driving license.

• the hourly pay for this position is £13.50 per hour. The position is for 10 hours per week, although it is expected additional hours will be available per week
• employees will receive 5.6 weeks pro‑rata of paid annual leave per year
• employees will receive all statutory entitlements where relevant, including a workplace pension
• all payments will be made formally, through bank transfer and compliant with HMRC guidelines.

• a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer
• satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer
• completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 1 month.

To apply, please complete an application form on our website and ensure you quote the reference 5236.

Or, if you wish to have an application form emailed or posted to you, please call Suffolk Independent Living on or email us on Suffolk.

Closing date: 4.30pm, 6 March 2026.