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We are hiring in the SIL office!

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Suffolk Independent Living is a service offered by Equal Lives, a Disability Rights Organisation working across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Our Ipswich-based service is looking for a new Advisor to join our friendly team.

If you’re passionate about empowering disabled people to live independent lives, you could be a great fit!

As an Independent Living Advisor, you’ll be responsible for supporting disabled people who employ their own PA/support workers to make meaningful decisions on how they exercise their rights as employers.

You will be:

Providing day-to-day advice on employment law/HR matters

Supporting the recruitment process from start to finish

Assisting clients in navigating the complexities of employment-related challenges

Managing a caseload of clients, with support from our small but supportive team

About us

Why come and work for us?

Working for Equal Lives, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of disabled people living in Suffolk.

We offer a supportive and welcoming work environment

Competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement

The chance to work with a dedicated and passionate team

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the job application pack, made up of the Application Form, Rehabilitation of Offenders Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. Submit your completed application to Kimberly Myhill at kimberly.myhill@equallives.org.uk before midday on Tuesday 5th December 2023. Interviews are currently scheduled to go ahead on Thursday 7th December 2023 at our office in Ipswich.

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Job description Application Form Rehabilitation of Offenders Form Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Job title: Support Worker

Location: Monks Eleigh (IP7)

Closing Date: on-going

Job Ref: SILREF 4838

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Support Worker required for a happy 30 year-old with a young mind, for personal care and activities.

I’m very happy and love my life but I need people to help me enjoy it! I am looking to employ one or more Support Workers to join my team of very special employees who help with my care.

Driving licence required

We currently need to cover 19 hours a month, breaking down as follows:

1 out of 4 Fridays - 4.30 - 8.30pm

1 x Saturday in 4 weeks 1.30 - 7.30pm

1 x Sunday in 4 weeks 1.30 - 6.30pm

Plus 4 hours to be agreed

£13.63 per hour

Assistance with travel to work costs will be considered (depending on distance)

To apply, please submit an application form or a comprehensive CV and cover letter

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Or use the online application form link at the top of this page.

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Job title: Personal Support Assistant

Location: Stowmarket

Closing Date: Ongoing

Job Ref: SILREF 4770

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Come and join the crew! To be one of my P.S.A’s means no two days are the same!

I’m an outgoing, busy and creative mum to 2 little ones. I am a fulltime wheelchair user with neurological disabilities. This role is part time with set hours available through out the week and weekends.

Car owner is essential.

You won’t regret applying!

£12.50 - £14.50 per hours

Start date: ASAP

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Job title: Personal Assistant / Companion

Location: Bury St Edmunds (IP33)

Closing Date: on-going

Job Ref: SILREF 4832

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My name is Rory, I am 28 years old. I am nonverbal and require patience and support to communicate my feelings and needs. The role will consist of supporting me and to help me in learning to live independently whilst remaining a friend and companion. I have recently moved into my own flat, and I would love for you to be able to support me both in this and in helping me enjoy hobbies and activities. I am a very active individual and enjoy walking long distances, going to the gym and being active in nature. The support you will provide me will help enable me to live a more fulfilling and fun-filled life.

The position will take place both in my home and outside in supporting activities and the successful candidate will be employed directly by my mother.

I need someone who is open to adapting any previous knowledge and experience to suit how I need to be supported. This will be done by shadowing other team members and completing further training courses, so you can learn about me and my needs.

£12.50 per hour day (7 am to 10 pm)
£15.00 per hour waking night (10 pm to 7 am)
Full and part time hours available, day and night

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Job title: Personal Assistant

Location: Lowestoft

Closing Date: on-going

Job Ref: SILREF 4822

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I am looking for a Personal Assistant who can support me with my personal care and domestic needs.

The right candidate will be friendly and respectful, both knowledge and experience in a similar role is desirable, any relevant qualifications and training is desirable, have good communication skills, the right attitude and approach is most important.

10 hours per week

Days and times to be discussed

£12.00 per hour

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Job title: Personal Assistant(s)

Location: Thetford

Closing Date: on-going

Job Ref: SILREF 4842

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I am a recent university graduate looking to explore and expand my independence. I am looking for a Personal Assistant who can support me with day-to-day tasks both within the home and community. This will be very varied and flexible role.

The right candidate will be trustworthy, kind and openminded; experience in a similar role could be beneficial, but this is not an absolute necessity, the right attitude and approach is most important. Full training will be given.

Total of 44 hours available, potentially split between two PAs

£11 per hour

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Job title: Support Worker

Location: Ipswich

Closing Date: 21/12/2023

Job Ref: SILREF 4849

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We are seeking a Support Worker for our four-year-old son, he has autism and is non-verbal. He requires a Support Worker to take him out to enjoy different activities.

He is a happy little boy in his own little world, who loves going out and about. Days out would involve doing fun things; going swimming, to the zoo, farm parks, and soft play to name just a few. We would also very much welcome new ideas for places to go! Support will always be out and about in the community.

£10.80 per hour

16 hours per 4 weeks

(arranged into blocks for days out. i.e. 8 hours every 2 weeks)

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Job title: Support Worker(s)

Location: Ipswich

Closing Date: 21/12/2023

Job Ref: SILREF 4850

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We are seeking 2 x Support Workers (2:1) for our six-year-old son, he has autism and is non-verbal. He requires a Support Worker to take him out to enjoy the community and activities. The main activity will be swimming as this is his favourite.

He is a very cheeky, extremely energetic, and very adventurous. He needs specialist equipment (harness and buggy) to keep him safe as he has no danger awareness.

The right candidate will be kind and caring, with a good sense of humour; experience with autism is essential for this role as they will need to be able to manage challenging behaviour.

2 positions

each are 6 hours per 4 weeks (2 x 3 hr sessions)

Flexible timings

£11 per hour

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Job title: Personal Assistant

Location: Ipswich

Closing Date: on-going

Job Ref: SILREF 4799

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I am an able 33 year old man with ASD. I am a railway enthusiast with a good sense of humour.

I need some help to organize and plan my daily tasks, communicate my needs, access my interests and hobbies, and access the community. I currently live with my parents but would like help with my long term goal of living independently.

4-8 hours per week days and times to be negotiated.

£13.50 per hour

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Job title: Personal Care Assistants

Location: Kelsale, Saxmundham

Closing Date: on-going

Job Ref: SILREF 4811

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Male Personal Care Assistant required: Caring and compassionate Personal Care Assistant required to help support a gentleman in his own home with personal care and supporting his own independence. This position encompasses both Personal Care support to the employer alongside supporting him to enjoy his hobbies in his workshop.

Details from the employer: It is vital in your job to help and assist me to enable me to lead an individual, independent and active life in my own home and within the community.

*Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies

FULL-TIME (Male*) & PART-TIME positions available

A variety of shift patterns available to be discussed

- £12.50ph weekdays & £14.00ph weekends -

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Job title: Female* Personal Assistant(s)

Location: Costessey, Norwich

Closing Date: Ongoing

Job Ref: SILREF 4831

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Are you a positive and fun person who understands the importance of promoting somebody’s independence?

I am a young lady with complex health conditions, and I live at home with my family which is an Autistic household. Despite having complex health conditions, I have fully capacity with loads of different personal interests. I am generally a positive person. I live in a smoke free family setting where we have pets. It is essential that you are happy work in close proximity with dogs. Previous seizure experience or awareness is essential, but more specialist training can be offered.

12 day hours and 3 nights available

Tuesday 6pm-10pm, Thursday 6pm-10pm, Sunday 10am-2pm

10 hours per night shift

Please state your availability on the application

Positions can can be offered at full or part-time

£13.69 per hour

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Job title: Female* Support Worker

Location: Beccles

Closing Date: 01/12/2023

Job Ref: SILREF 4845

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I am a 50-year-old woman who has MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and Mental Health conditions. When I go out and about, I need a wheelchair to assist with my mobility. I would like a Support Worker to assist me with accessing the community and also supporting me whilst at home.

My Support Worker will need to be patient and have an understanding of how MS can affect me. I can get anxious and frustrated if I am rushed, and this can affect my mood greatly. I would like to employ someone who can lift my mood by getting involved with activities that I enjoy.

I have several dogs who are my life so I also need someone who is happy around dogs and can pick up after them every visit – unfortunately, I don’t have the mobility for this. I am not able to keep my home as clean as I would like, therefore the Support Worker will also be required to do housework, such as mopping, hoovering, laundry etc.

£11.32 per hour
20 hours per week
Morning visits: 10.30am to 2.30 pm
Tuesdays to Saturdays

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Job title: Temporary Support Workers

Location: Bungay, Suffolk

Closing Date: on-going

Job Ref: SILREF 4738

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I am an independent lady looking for a helpful person with a can-do attitude to help me in my home.

I have multiple disabilities and require help with everything about the home and personal care.

Variety of hours available (mornings/afternoons/evenings)

Monday to Sunday

Weekday rate: £12.50 per hour

Evening/weekend rate: £13.00 per hour

3 month position

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Job title: Personal Assistant

Location: Swainsthorpe, Norfolk

Closing Date: 15/12/2023

Job Ref: SILREF 4843

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I am an energetic and happy young lady who likes to socialise and engaging in activities. I am non-verbal but very expressive. I have global development delay, learning disabilities, and epilepsy. I understand speech and BSL but am limited in my own communication. I like to go swimming, to the park, out for lunch and various other social activities (in the past I have done horse riding and dry slope skiing). We have a family cat and chickens.

I am looking for a Personal Assistant who can support me with all care and medical needs, keep me safe, stimulated, and happy, and provide some respite to my parents.

Full training will be given, which will include midazolam and epilepsy, health and safety, and manual handling.

Various hours to include weekends, evenings and night care (approx.32hpw available) - £11.90 per hour

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Job title: Key Worker

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Closing Date: 15/12/2023

Job Ref: SILREF 4847

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Key worker required to support a 38-year-old lady with Downs Syndrome to maintain an independent lifestyle in her own home.

I am a friendly and fun-loving lady, with a good sense of humor. I am very independent and enjoy being so, but do need somebody to support me in my daily tasks. My hamster is very important to me, as are my family, who I am always happy to talk about. My hobbies include swimming, dancing, and listening to music. (particularly Pop music such as Kylie Minogue and S Club 7) I also like to cook and would like somebody who enjoys cooking, to support me in cooking myself healthy meals.

This role is for 5 hours per week, ideally on a Thursday morning, although this can be flexible. More hours may also be made available for the right person.

£13.50 per hour.

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Job title: Personal Assistant(s)

Location: Lowestoft

Closing Date: 08/12/2023

Job Ref: SILREF 4851

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Personal Assistant(s) required in Lowestoft to assist 43-year-old man and his wife within their home with domestic duties, personal care, and outside activities.

I have arthrogryposis (AMC) which causes stiffness in my joints, especially in my hips, arms, legs, and hands. As a result, I use a wheelchair.

I like going to the cinema and for trips out when I can. I also enjoy listening to metal and rock music. We both like animals and have a pet dog, and so walks are a favourite activity. I have an interest in gardening and growing vegetables so I will often be seen in the garden.

Please see the job description below and apply to join my team.

£11.80 per hour

Up to 15 hours per week, job share considered

(potentially split between two PAs)

12pm - 5pm (approx.)

3 days to be agreed

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Job title: Care and Support Worker

Location: Ipswich

Closing Date: on-going

Job Ref: SILREF 4818

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Care and Support Worker required in Ipswich to support a 15 year with autism and ADHD, support is required within the home and out in the community.

'B' is very active and requires a Support Worker with plenty of energy; he enjoys trampolining, going to the park, running around, and swimming.

The Care and Support Worker will be responsible to B’s mother as their employer, they will work closely with mum to support B until they get to know him. The purpose of the role is to positively manage B’s behaviour and provide some respite to the family.

Driving Licence and access to own vehicle is essential

10 hours per week
£12.55ph

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Job title: Night Support Worker(s)

Location: Weybourne (NR25)

Closing Date: on-going

Job Ref: SILREF 4840

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I am a friendly easy-going man living in Weybourne, I am looking for a Support Worker(s) to support me within my home. I have various medical conditions and know my own needs, so ability to follow my instructions and good communication are essential.

The right candidate will be friendly and respectful; experience in a similar could be beneficial, but this is not an absolute necessity, the right attitude an approach is most important.

Full training will be given.

I currently have night shifts available.

£13.14 per hour on weekdays

£14.11 per hour on weekends

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Job title: Personal Care Assistant

Location: Rocklands, Norfolk

Closing Date: 15/12/2023

Job Ref: SILREF 4841

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Personal Care Assistants required in Rocklands to help support a 21-year-old young man in his family home. The successful candidate will join a team of Personal Care Assistants as employed by his mum.

The hourly rate for this position will initially be £11.00 per hour during the probation period, increasing to £12.50 day rate and £14.50 evening/night rate after successful completion of probationary period and training.

Shifts:

Weeks 1 and 3: Tuesday 09:00 or 09:30- 13:00, Saturday 09:00-21:30

Weeks 2 and 4: Tuesday, Wednesday 09:00 or 09:30 -13:00, Sunday 08:30 -13:00

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Job title: Female* Personal Assistant

Location: Horsford, NR10

Closing Date: Ongoing

Job Ref: SILREF 4816

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I am seeking a Personal Assistant to support my 22-year-old daughter. We live in Horsford, in Norwich. She is very happy and sociable young woman and loves clapping her hands, pressing the buttons of her noisy books and watching DVDs (especially Teletubbies!!).

My daughter has Rett’s disorder and epilepsy. This means that she requires support with all aspects of her life; including personal care, feeding and medication. We are looking for someone with good communication skills, a “can-do” attitude and a fun personality.

*Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies

8 hours per week

£13 per hour

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Job title: Carer(s)

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Closing Date: 7/12/2023

Job Ref: SILREF 4848

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Carers required for a 6-year-old girl in Bury St Edmunds. The position will take place within the home and will assist the parents and the child, supporting throughout the day with the child’s complex care needs. The carers will be employed directly by the parents.

The position will involve providing care and support, through medications, feeding, ensuring the child is clean, and changing pads. The role will involve keeping the child safe, managing potential seizures, dystonia, and helping with daily physio activities.

The position is for £11 per hour. There are two or more vacancies, available for 20 hours each, and the candidates will join an existing team for the child. The role will operate on a 2:1 basis. The shifts for this position will vary across weekdays and weekends. Working hours can be discussed for successful candidates, but would follow the below patterns:

Day hours: These are expected to range from 8am – 6pm, although candidates can flexibly work 8am – 12pm noon, or 12pm noon to 6pm.

Waking night shifts: 8pm – 6am. 2 Waking night shifts per week are available.

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Job title: Support Worker

Location: Haverhill (CB9)

Closing Date: 22/12/2023

Job Ref: SILREF 4852

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Understanding and attentive Support Worker required in Haverhill for an 9-year-old boy with multiple learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. The position will take place within the household, acting as a support hand to help the parents of the boy who will act as the employers.
The young boy has multiple disabilities, including ADHD and sensory processing disorder which contribute towards his challenging behaviours. The successful candidate should be understanding and adapt at managing such behaviours whilst engaging in play activities. The position will also include personal care such as taking the child to the toilet.
The position is based in the family household and will take place predominantly there, but some outside activities are expected to occur to support the family and the young boy.

The position is for 10 hours per week and these hours, whilst flexible, are expected to predominately take place at the weekends and during school holidays.

The hourly rate for this position is £10.87.

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Job title: Male* Support Worker

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Closing Date: 3/12/23

Job Ref: SILREF 4846

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Please apply ASAP as the vacancy will close as soon as we meet a suitable candidate.

I live in my own home and need support with personal care, activities, preparing meals and housekeeping.

I am looking for a trusted companion to support me to improve my confidence, independence, communication, and general wellbeing while keeping me safe and helping me to enjoy life.

I like visiting country parks and cafes, puzzles, and movies, and see my family regularly.

We are looking for a positive, supportive, and proactive individual ideally with some experience of caring but will consider other candidates with transferrable skills. Full training will be given through shadowing existing team members.

The successful candidate will be employed by my sister as my budget holder and care manager and will become part of a team working in a pleasant and relaxed environment.

Male essential due to personal care (*Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies)

£12.00 per hour

Full-time, part-time, flexible hours, over-time opportunities

Day and waking night shifts

Please call (01473) 603876 and quote 4846 for more details or visit

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Job title: Personal Assistant/Companion

Location: Sudbury (CO10)

Closing Date: 19/12/23

Job Ref: SILREF 4835

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I am a 12 year old boy living in Sudbury who is looking for a patient personal assistant/companion who can support me both at my home and out and about.

After school hours and Saturday mornings

£11.00 per hour

10 hours available per week:

Mondays 3:00pm-5:30pm, Wednesdays 3:00pm-5:30pm, Thursdays 3:00pm-5:30pm and Saturdays 9:00am-11:00am.

Please call (01473) 603876 and quote 4835 for more details or visit

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