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VACANCY: Personal Assistant required in Sudbury, SuffolkClosing Date: 30/01/2026Job Ref: SILREF 5223Around 8 hours avail...
09/01/2026

VACANCY: Personal Assistant required in Sudbury, Suffolk
Closing Date: 30/01/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5223
Around 8 hours available per week
Hourly rate: £15.00
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I am a 54-year-old single female. I do not have children. I am a survivor of 2 strokes, which I had at 27 and 54. I use an electric wheelchair, but I also have a manual wheelchair.
I am stubbornly independent and like to try things before asking for help.
My hobbies are now unfortunately non existent due to the lack of a driving license, however, I have in the past enjoyed swimming and have been a keen archer.
I attend a Pilates class, I love shopping, enjoy baking if it is for someone else, enjoy going to the cinema and I enjoy eating out. I am happy to do things I like by myself, I just find it hard sometimes, impossible even.
I am a non-smoker/non-drinker, and I have no pets.
My Personal Assistant will be responsible to myself as the employer. I ask that mobile phones are only to be used in emergency situations. No smoking or drinking when supporting me, and a smart casual dress code is required.

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VACANCY: Support Worker required in Felixstowe, SuffolkClosing Date: 30/01/2026Job Ref: SILREF 52225 hours available per...
07/01/2026

VACANCY: Support Worker required in Felixstowe, Suffolk
Closing Date: 30/01/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5222
5 hours available per week (plus relief work)
Sleep-in nights and weekends
Hourly rate: £16.00
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We are looking for an active, calm and understanding person to join E’s existing dedicated team of Personal Assistants. It is important that the person joining the team will know when to step back and allow E to explore new opportunities.
E is an active young lady with ASD and challenging behaviour, SPD, PDA and communication issues. An understanding of ASD and its associated difficulties will be required.
E’s mother and sister are her Court Appointed Deputies. You will be employed by E’s mother, but you will mainly report to your Team Leader.
No phone use whilst supporting E in the community or whilst attention and support is required.
No smoking whilst supporting E.


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VACANCY: Female* Special Needs Support Worker required in Felixstowe, SuffolkClosing Date: 23/01/2025Job Ref: SILREF 522...
07/01/2026

VACANCY: Female* Special Needs Support Worker required in Felixstowe, Suffolk
Closing Date: 23/01/2025
Job Ref: SILREF 5220
15-30 hours available per week
Hourly rate: £14.00
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We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Special Needs Support Worker to provide care and support to two children, aged 15 and 12, both with autism. The primary focus will be on the 15-year-old, who also has a learning disability, anxiety, and type 1 diabetes. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing individualized support and care
- Assisting with daily routines and activities
- Managing and monitoring diabetes (training will be provided)
- Promoting emotional well-being and positive behaviour
- Occasionally supporting the 12-year-old sibling with mild autism

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VACANCY: Support Worker required in Bury St Edmunds, SuffolkClosing Date: 30/01/2026Job Ref: SILREF 52196 hours availabl...
06/01/2026

VACANCY: Support Worker required in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Closing Date: 30/01/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5219
6 hours available per week (during school holidays)
Hourly rate: £14.00
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We are busy parents of 5 children, ranging from 2 to 9 years old. We are looking for someone to provide support to our eldest son (9 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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VACANCY: Female* Personal Assistant required in Costessey, NorwichClosing Date: 02/01/2025Job Ref: SILREF 521830 hours a...
17/12/2025

VACANCY: Female* Personal Assistant required in Costessey, Norwich
Closing Date: 02/01/2025
Job Ref: SILREF 5218
30 hours available per week
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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VACANCY: Female* Support Worker/Domestic Assistant required in Beyton, Bury St Edmunds, SuffolkClosing Date: 02/01/2025J...
16/12/2025

VACANCY: Female* Support Worker/Domestic Assistant required in Beyton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Closing Date: 02/01/2025
Job Ref: SILREF 5217
Monday to Friday
8:30am-3:30pm
Hourly rate: £15.00
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Support Worker / Domestic Assistant required to help a 48-year-old mother of two in Beyton in her own home. The role will include job duties to support the family, including housework, cooking, cleaning, administrative work, telephone calls, and all elements of personal care.
The role will also involve driving to appointments in London, so a confident driver is required.
The candidate should be supportive and understanding of the employer’s needs, including her needs as she is a wheelchair user, and that of her two sons who are on the autistic spectrum, aged 21 and 12. The household is busy and active and the candidate will become an important part of this, supporting the family.
As the role will predominately focus on supporting the mother, the candidate must be willing to go on family days out such as going to the beach, going to a bowling alley, or going swimming. The family home also has two dogs and a cat, so the candidate should be comfortable with animals.
Previous experience is desirable but not essential.

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VACANCY: Male* Support Worker required in Bury St Edmunds, SuffolkClosing Date: 26/12/2025Job Ref: SILREF 521620-40 hour...
11/12/2025

VACANCY: Male* Support Worker required in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Closing Date: 26/12/2025
Job Ref: SILREF 5216
20-40 hours available per week
Hourly rate: £14.34 - £15.41
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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 with experience of caring for people with additional needs.
The successful candidate will be employed by my sister as my budget holder and care manager and will become part of a small support team. Full training will be given through shadowing existing team members.

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VACANCY: Female* Personal Assistant required in Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, SuffolkClosing Date: 09/01/2026Job Ref: SIL...
10/12/2025

VACANCY: Female* Personal Assistant required in Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, Suffolk
Closing Date: 09/01/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5215
Up to 5 hours available per week (Sunday availability)
Hourly rate: £14.00
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I am a 13-year-old girl who loves travelling, music, dance and swimming. Swimming is my favourite activity! I would love for someone to take me out swimming and doing other fun activities as well as spending time with me.
I use PECS which is a communication system interpreted through pictures as my communication is poor. However, I am able to understand simple sentences.
I love looking at long, beautiful nails which I may like to touch. If you do not like this, please cut your nails short as I may get upset if you do not like me touching them. I do not like vacuum cleaners and feel scared when I see one which can upset me and cause me to have a bad day.
You will be working in a pet and smoke free environment.

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VACANCY: Support Worker required in Lowestoft, SuffolkClosing Date: 02/01/2026Job Ref: SILREF 52144 hours available per ...
09/12/2025

VACANCY: Support Worker required in Lowestoft, Suffolk
Closing Date: 02/01/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5214
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 dysregulated 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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VACANCY: Support Worker required in Sudbury, SuffolkClosing Date: 26/12/2025Job Ref: SILREF 52135 hours available per we...
05/12/2025

VACANCY: Support Worker required in Sudbury, Suffolk
Closing Date: 26/12/2025
Job Ref: SILREF 5213
5 hours available per week during term time (preferably weekends) and 8 hours per week in school holidays (flexible)
Hourly rate: £12.21
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We are non-verbal and have Autism Spectrum Disorder. We are active, energetic kids who love sensory activities and to be kept busy! We live at home with our mum, dad and older siblings. We are looking for someone who can help with our day-to-day activities and to have 1:1 time with us as individuals, promoting our independence and accessing the community to do things we enjoy. We are looking for someone who is kind, patient, caring, energetic and understanding of our uniqueness.


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VACANCY: Female* Personal Assistant required in Bury St Edmunds, SuffolkClosing Date: 19/12/2025Job Ref: SILREF 5212Bank...
04/12/2025

VACANCY: Female* Personal Assistant required in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Closing Date: 19/12/2025
Job Ref: SILREF 5212
Bank position to cover holiday and sickness
Hourly rate: £13.00
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Female* Personal Assistant required for a 44-year-old woman in Bury St Edmunds. The position is one focused on supporting the client with personal care, domestic duties, and medicine, overall assisting her in her independence and supporting her in her own home.
This is a bank position to cover holiday and sickness. An idea of what you would be asked to cover is 16-18 hours per week with a pay rate of £13.00 per hour. The shifts will take place during the week, negotiable with candidates. These are expected to be four – four to six hours in length, for example 9am-1pm, or 10am-2pm, again as negotiated.
The client has a great love in seeing her friends, family and pet cat. She enjoys spending her spare time making arts and crafts, listening to live music and going to motorbike shows. She is looking for an attentive and supporting Personal Assistant to support her and help her live the best life she possibly can.

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VACANCY: Enthusiastic Personal Assistant required in Felixstowe, SuffolkClosing Date: 19/12/2025Job Ref: SILREF 5211Scho...
27/11/2025

VACANCY: Enthusiastic Personal Assistant required in Felixstowe, Suffolk
Closing Date: 19/12/2025
Job Ref: SILREF 5211
School holidays and wrap-around care hours.
Hours to be discussed at interview
Hourly rate: £12.21
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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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IP City Centre, Unit 9, 1 Bath Street
Ipswich
IP28SD

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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