KT4 | Support Worker - Sutton

  • Location Area:

    Greater London, Sutton

  • Job Type:

    Support Worker

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Benefits:

    Up to £17.00 gross per hour

  • Published:

    28-05-2021

  • Expiry date:

    24-06-2021

  • Reference:

    1889

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Title: Support Worker
Location: Worcester Park, KT4
Nearest Tube/Station: Worcester Park
Wage: Up to £17.00 Gross per hour
Driver Essential? Yes
Essential: Confident working with young people with additional needs, Behavioural management skills and Non-smoker.
Start Date: End of May / beginning of June 2021
End Date: August 2022 (Maternity Cover)
Days & Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 24 hours a week
Family/Client Pets: None

About this client/child:
Arjun aged 13 is a happy and lively young boy. He loves the outdoors and cooking.  As a result of a brain injury at birth, Arjun has mild cerebral palsy, learning difficulties, behaviours that may challenge and ADHD. Arjun is mobile and can move very quickly - and unpredictably. He displays no sense of awareness of potential danger. He wears a protective helmet during the day to prevent him from hurting himself when he trips and falls or displays behaviour such as banging his head against the wall. Arjun can undress himself but will need assistance with dressing. He can eat independently but due to reduced co-ordination he is a messy eater. Arjun has made good progress in developing his language skills, although his pronunciation can be unclear at times and he will often ask repetitive questions. He can use the toilet independently during the day but benefits from pads at bedtime.

Overview of role:
We are looking for a *Female Support Worker to cover one year Maternity leave. Your key role will be to assist Arjun with all aspects of care allowing his parents to step back from the role of primary carers.  You will implement daily therapeutic programs that have been designed to promote Arjun’s well-being by his team of therapists. Overall, you will be promoting Arjun’s learning, care and independence in the home and community. As Arjun’s behaviour can be unpredictable, he will need constant supervision, both in the home and wider environments to ensure his safety. Part of your role will also be to assist with tasks related to Arjun, such as tidying his room and ensuring his equipment is clean and tidy. The hours offered are Tuesday to Thursday 3.45pm to 8.00pm, Friday 2.30pm to 8.00pm and Saturday 1.00pm to 8.00pm. Weekdays: £16.00 gross per hour Weekends: £17.00 gross per hour.

Who this job would suit:
This role will suit someone who is pro-active, engaged, firm but fair and has a good sense of humour. You should be very experienced working with young people and confident with behaviour management. The family have a strict non-smoking policy.

What’s great about this job:
This is a great opportunity to work with a full Multi-disciplinary team where specific therapy training will be provided.

Who is recruiting for this role?
We are working in association with a 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.


Rachael Cordell Recruiter Photo
Rachael is recruiting for this role

rachael@snapcare.co.uk
or 020 7729 2200 

 

 

Snap Care is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We are committed to equality of opportunity and recruitment/selection decisions are based only on individuals' ability to best do the job. *Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.



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