BN6 | Support Worker / Care Team - East Sussex

Up to £14.50 Gross per Hour

Date Posted: Thursday 18 June 2020

, Ref: 1629

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Title: Support Worker / Carer
Location: Ditchling, BN6
Nearest Tube/Station: Not Applicable 
Wage: £12.50 Weekdays £14.50 Weekends  £18.75 Bank Holiday (Gross per Hour) £87.20 Sleep-in Night (Gross per Shift)
Driver required? Essential
Use of a car? On Duty WAV vehicle, however, will need own car to travel to and from work
Essential: Experience supporting a client with complex needs
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: 20 hours contracted per week (12 hours at the weekend and 8 hours during the week) Additional hours available - including nights, weekend and school holidays, all to be agreed with the family. 
Family/Client Pets: No

About this client/child:
Our client Sophia is 15 years old and lives with her family in Hassocks. Sophia is recruiting a care team to provide hands-on care and support. Sophia has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, a visual impairment, a PEG in-situ and requires suctioning. Despite her complex care and medical needs, Sophia lives life to the full and enjoys a range of activities and has a long list of hobbies which include aromatherapy, listening to music and spending time with her family.

Overview of role:
Sophia is recruiting 2 or 3 team members to provide support in the morning, afternoons, weekends and during the night. The role will involve assisting Sophia with all aspects of her care plan, including personal care, implementing therapy programmes as instructed by her therapists, enabling her to access leisure activities and explore new interests and hobbies.

Shifts available**
Weekdays: 07.00 am to 10.00 am and 3.00 pm to 8.00 pm

Weekends: 12 Hour shifts 
Night shift (flexible): 9.00 pm to 07.00 am (sleep in nights)
School Holidays: 9 hours per day (all flexible and to be discussed with the family)

Who this job would suit:
A support worker / carer who is confident, empathetic and caring with experience supporting a client with complex care needs. This is an ideal role for a support worker / carer who is looking for additional hours and a permanent contract. We would also like support provided during family holidays in the UK and abroad.

What’s great about this job:
A flexible role with excellent training opportunities available. Sophia is a pleasure to work with and you’ll receive ongoing support from a fantastic case manager.

Client/Family met by Snap?
No. We are working in association with a private client/case manager on this vacancy; they will be carrying out all recruitment, including shortlisting and interviewing. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to Snap Care sending your CV and contact details directly to our client for their consideration. Please see our website for more info on how Snap works with associated companies/clients.

 


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Jade is recruiting for this role
Jade@snapcare.co.uk
or 020 7729 2200 

Please note, Snap are promoting this vacancy on behalf of a client/case manager. They will be carrying out all recruitment including shortlisting. By applying for this vacancy, you agree for Snap to send your CV and contact details for their consideration. Please see our website for full details of how Snap works with associated companies/clients. 

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