Support Worker, / PA, Surrey, GU22. Part-time afterschool Support Worker / PA position available for a proactive, dedicated professional to assist a teen with a physical disability living in Woking. Offering up to £20.50 Gross per Hour
- Nearest Station: Not applicable, driver with own car is essential
- Salary/Wage: £18.50 Weekdays | £20.50 Weekends. Gross per Hour
- Driving Requirements: Yes, essential, and due to the client’s home location, own mode of transport is required.
- Essential: Experience supporting a young person with a physical disability, confident with manual handling, keen interest in sports and music, excellent communication and organisational skills, non-smoker/vaper.
- Desirable: Experience working within a family setting
- Start Date: ASAP
- Days & Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 4.30pm to 8.15pm. Additional hours available during school holidays
- Pets in Home: Yes 2 friendly dogs
- Recruiter Contact: Janet janet@snapcare.co.uk
About the Client
Jacob is 16 years old, and lives at home with his parents and younger brother in Woking. He is an engaging, funny, charming young man with a great sense of humour. There is a cheeky side to his personality as he loves to joke around or play pranks. He loves to chat and is a great conversationist! Jacob is an avid Football Fan, and travels to watch games; this is a big hobby! Another passion of his is music, any genre at all, anything with a beat! Other hobbies include gaming, swimming, cooking and skiing. Jacob has Cerebral Palsy, and because of his condition he requires practical support to meet his care needs. He is a wheelchair user, and can weight bear, and transition with support (equipment to assist such as a Sara Steady). There is a lift in his home that Jacob uses for getting up or downstairs. All in all, Jacob is a really cool guy, and a typical teen, and he is excited to expand his support team to facilitate his independence.
The Role at a Glance
The afternoon shift starts promptly at 4.30pm as Jacob arrives home from school. Once at home, Jacob will usually have a snack, a bit of a chill, or therapy, depending on which day it is, dinner, bath and bed. He will let you know what the plan is, or what he would like to do for the afternoon / evening. There is more scope during school holidays to plan activities, day trips etc. Jacob’s night carer will arrive at 8.00pm and a full handover is complete.
This Job Would Suit
A punctual, organised, and dedicated PA, that shares similar interests with Jacob and genuinely love to laugh and have a bit of banter. You will be an advocate, enjoy working with young people, bring energy, fun, chat and see this as a buddy / PA role.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Jacob is a pleasure to work with and support, he is great fun to work with. There is ongoing support and supervision with plenty of opportunities to improve your skills, paid training, and continued professional development.
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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