SEN Support Worker in Essex, CM11. Team Frankie is recruiting! Two 12-hours shifts per week are available for a fun-loving, and proactive SEN Support Worker, to work with a cheeky chap with quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy. Up to £222.48 Gross per shift and £21,852.48 Gross per annum
Nearest Tube/Station: Billericay
Wage/Salary: Weekday: £16.48 / £197.76 | Weekend: £18.54 / £222.48 | Annual Salary: £21,852.48 | All figures quoted in Gross
Driver Essential? Preferably. Manual WAV for use on duty
Essential: You must have a true passion for supporting young people to reach their full potential.
Desirable: Experience in mini button / PEG management and working within a family home
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: Two 12-hour shifts per week, 8.00am to 8.00pm, including every Sunday and one additional weekday, to be agreed with the client. The rota is provided four weeks in advance.
Family/Client Pets: Not applicable
Recruiter: Suhada (suhada@snapcare.co.uk)
About the Client
Frankie is 9 years old and lives at home with Mum, Dad, and his two younger sisters. Frankie is a real character; he is an engaging, sociable, happy, and determined chap who strives for his independence. He leads a busy life and has a long list of hobbies and interests. He loves playing games, story time, listening to music, watching the footie with Dad, going for walks, spending time with his friends…the list goes on, and on! Frankie has epilepsy and quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, which affects his cognitive and physical abilities. He uses Eye Gaze Technology and PECs to support his communication. He is a wheelchair user and receives his fluid, nutrition (blended diet), and medication via a mini button PEG. Recently, Frankie underwent surgery for an ITB Pump to help with his muscle spasms/dystonia; this has already made a huge improvement. He is supported on a 2:1 basis by his dedicated care team, providing around the clock support.
The Role at a Glance
A dynamic role focused on holistic person-centered support, working alongside parents and health and social care professionals dedicated to overcoming challenges and providing Frankie with every opportunity and experience. The team supports Frankie at school, facilitating his access to learning/education and enabling him to participate in all school activities. The SEN Support Worker will also support Frankie at home, and in the community. He has an extensive therapy programme supporting his rehabilitation (SLT, Physio and OT, etc.). All these programmes are implemented in a fun, imaginative, creative way by his team; full training is provided by his treating therapist. As mentioned, Frankie leads a busy life, with regular appointments, planned activities, play dates, and events. Your role will be to support him with all of this, along with his daily health, care, and medical needs. This position involves lots of play, interaction, team input, and collaboration. Full training provided.
This Job Would Suit
Working with young people will be your vocation. It is essential you are dedicated to and invested in Frankie’s development. You will be a bubbly, proactive, positive, and light-hearted SEN professional by nature. The key to winning Frankie over is to make him laugh and giggle (pretending to fall/trip, doing a silly dance, singing (badly!), or creating mischief). You must be confident and have a great sense of humour.
Why You’ll Love This Role
The opportunity to support Frankie and be part of his team is of course the best part of this role; Frankie is an amazing young man with huge potential. Frankie’s parents understand the importance of upskilling, continued professional development, and training; therefore, they invest in, and are wholly supportive of each and every member who joins Frankie’s team. This is an opportunity not to be missed! Apply today, and Snap Care will be in touch to discuss your application further.
Recruitment Process
This vacancy is being managed through Snap Care’s Shortlist Service. We will review all applications and verify the essential criteria are met before passing suitable CVs and contact details to our client/case manager, who will continue the recruitment process directly. By applying, you consent to your details being shared with our client.
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