Suffolk Independent Living

17/04/2026

VACANCY: Support Worker required in Stowmarket, Suffolk
Closing Date: 08/05/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5259
3 hours per weekend with the possibility for more weekday hours in school holidays
Hourly rate: £14.50
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I am a 15-year-old boy who is non-verbal and has autism. I live at home with my mum, dad and younger brother who also has autism. I am very happy and loving!
I am looking for a support worker who has a positive attitude and approach with autism with a good understanding of my high-level needs. I require support with day-to-day things and within the local community such as at the shops and the park.
My support worker will support me to get as much as I can out of life and help my parents with boosting my independence.
The successful candidate will be responsible to my mum as the employer.

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17/04/2026

VACANCY: Support Worker required in Reepham, Norfolk
Closing Date: 08/05/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5258
One full time role available for 32 hours per week OR two part time roles for 16 hours per week each
Monday - Saturday hourly rate: £14.53
Sundays and bank holiday hourly rate: £14.75
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I am a young man in my 30’s who has autism, Down Syndrome and who communicates using PECS’s (Picture Exchange Communication). I live at home with my mum, dad, 2 dogs and 1 cat. I have a great sense of humour and love to have fun with people.
I’m looking for a patient and understanding Support Worker to promote and encourage my independence, communication and social skills, all while having fun! Your attitude, personality and approach are more important than previous experience as all relevant training will be provided and paid for. Please note, as I have coeliac disease, we have a gluten and diary free home. We are also a smoke and v**e free home.

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10/04/2026

VACANCY: Female* Support Workers required in Beccles, Suffolk
Closing Date: 01/05/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5257
Position 1 = 6 hours available per weekend including relief cover
Position 2 = 14 hours available per week (weekdays)
Hourly rate: £13.55
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I am a 53-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.

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10/04/2026

VACANCY: Female* Personal Assistant required in Costessey, Norfolk
Closing Date: 01/05/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5256
30 hours per week (3 x 10 hour waking night shifts)
Hourly rate: £15.43
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I am a young lady with full mental capacity and multiple complex care conditions. Some of which include high functioning Autism, seizures, and a physical disability. I live in a smoke free environment at home with my family. I have a clean and well-equipped living space. I need someone who is happy to work alone as well as a part of a team. Although there is always someone on hand if needed. Someone with a care background and experience is preferred. However, you will need to have patience and happy to work on and off the floor. Regular specialist training and shadow shifts will take place. You will have access to relevant medical records as and when it is required. Therefore, being mindful of data protection is crucial.

Despite having complex care needs I am a positive person with plenty of personal interests in which I would need assistance to do them. As well as being open to learn new things and welcome some of your own interests. As building a rapport is crucial as we will be spending a lot of time together and need to be comfortable in each other’s company. It is essential that you are happy to work in close proximity with a large golden retriever who gives seizure alerts. I have also got other well-loved pets which is a part of my everyday life.

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07/04/2026

VACANCY: Support Worker required in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Closing Date: 24/04/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5254
6 Hours per week during school holidays
Hourly rate: £14.00
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We are busy parents of 5 children, ranging from 2 to 10 years old. We are looking for someone to provide support to our eldest son (10 years old) during the school holidays, initially this would be in our home then once you get to know him progressing to taking him out on local trips.
Our son is a lively lad with a lot of personality, we are looking for someone who is friendly and proactive, who will be able to connect with him.
He loves going out in the car, this is his favourite thing to do at the moment. He likes watching films (i.e. Toy Story) and making food (i.e. homemade pizzas). He also enjoys watching videos on YouTube such as:
Anything to do to with food (i.e. Greggs or Burger King)
Driving around the countryside
City walks/country walks
London buses
You will be employed by us as his parents, in the first instance you will report to my wife (mother) and if she is not available you would then report to me (father).

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02/04/2026

Vacancy: Female* Personal Assistant required in Ipswich, Suffolk
Closing Date: 24/04/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5253
Monday 8am-10am, Wednesday 8am-12:30pm, Saturday 9am-1pm and one Sunday a month.
Weekday hourly rate: £13.55
Weekend hourly rate: £14.50
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I am a young person with a physical disability, and I am neuro diverse. Since completing my university education, I am actively involved in my local community; I volunteer for various causes and organisations. I am also involved with my church and actively contribute to their activities. I have a budgerigar who often is out flying in my main room and who provides me with entertainment and company. I go to a specialist gym weekly, I find tenpin bowling a positive pursuit as well as regularly attending my local cinema. I will need help getting to and back, attending or managing these activities. So need someone with a clean driving license and car. I follow a mainly vegetarian diet and cook accordingly and really enjoy, with help, making my favourite soups and curries.

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02/04/2026

VACANCY: Enthusiastic Personal Assistant required in Felixstowe, Suffolk
Closing Date: 01/05/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5252
School holidays and wrap-around care hours (before and after school) in term times.
Hourly rate: £12.71
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I am a friendly and sociable 15-year-old girl who is looking for a Personal Assistant to support me. I love music, dancing and books, and I engage well on a 1-1 level. I have epilepsy which is well controlled, and I am nonverbal and require support with eating, drinking and toileting.
You will be working in a pet and smoke free environment. ​

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20/03/2026

VACANCY: Carer required in Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk
Closing Date: 10/04/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5251
35 hours available per week
Potential for hours to be split between more than one candidate
Please state your availability on your application
Hourly rate: £16.00
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The twins are both very happy, delightful children who love to laugh and love the outdoors.
You will be working with mum and dad to provide care for our 7-year-old disabled twins.
Our house is perfectly adapted to support our children. We have ample space for wheelchairs, appropriate bathing equipment and a track and hoist system. We have a wheelchair- accessible vehicle, which, hopefully you will be comfortable to drive.

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20/03/2026

VACANCY: Personal Support Carer required near Stowmarket, Suffolk
Closing Date: 10/04/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5250
2x 4-hour sessions per month term time and up to 15 hours available per week in school holidays
Hourly rate: £12.21
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We are seeking a kind, patient and intuitive carer to support J, a young child with complex developmental needs. This role is about relationship first: building trust, understanding J’s communication, and supporting him to feel safe, regulated and engaged.
Initially, support will take place within the family home, focusing on play, sensory activities, and shared routines. As trust and confidence grow (for both J and the carer), this may gradually extend to short outings and community-based activities.
This is not a “hands-off” role – J is physically active and needs close supervision – but it is also not about control or compliance. We are looking for someone who understands that behaviour is communication, and who can respond with calm, curiosity and care.
We have a very bouncy labradoodle in the household called Conker.
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18/03/2026

VACANCY: Carer/Personal Assistant required in Sprowston, Norfolk
Closing Date: 03/04/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5249
98 hours available per 4 weeks
Hourly rate: £12.74
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I am a 54-year-old male with a traumatic brain injury which has left me severely disabled and unable to assist myself any way, and unable to talk most of the time. I live with my parents in their family home, and I enjoy playing games, watching TV and eating out. I have an adult son who visits me, and I also spend time with my wife.
The family home is fully adapted for my needs with a hospital bed, stand-aids, hoists and my own wet room. I have a wheelchair accessible vehicle which is used for appointments and recreational purposes. I also have a hydrotherapy pool.
My mother manages my affairs and is the responsible person to report to.

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18/03/2026

VACANCY: Personal Assistant required in Ipswich, Suffolk
Closing Date: 10/04/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5248
4 hours available per week
Hourly rate: £12.70
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This role is to support N both at home and in the community to access facilities and services and to support him to seek new hobbies and experiences. You will be supporting N both with and without his family present.
We have 2 pet cats and 2 other high need children in the household.
The successful candidate will be responsible to N’s Mother as your employer.

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11/03/2026

VACANCY: Support Worker required in Lowestoft, Suffolk
Closing Date: 03/04/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5247
4 hours available per week
Hourly rate: £12.49
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I’m a 6-year-old boy looking for a patient, kind and nurturing Support worker to me help me go to clubs and out in the community so my parents can spend time with my sibling. My mummy, daddy and big brother are very important to me. I have a pet hamster; I love going out in my buggy and listening to music. I’m very shy of new people at first but once you’ve gained my trust, I will become attached. I can be cheeky and very loving, but I can also be unpredictable and become disregulated very quickly. I’m routine driven and need clear short-spoken language. Please note my parents smoke but not in the house. You will be responsible to my mum and dad.​

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