SEN Support Worker, Itchingfield, RH13. A flexible and dynamic role with excellent training opportunities available for a SEN Support Worker to work with a bright and engaging young chap with a physical disability, following a Conductive Education Programme. Up to £19.00 Gross per Hour
Nearest Tube/Station: Not applicable
Wage/Salary: £17.00 Weekdays | £19.00 Weekends | Gross per Hour
Driver Essential? Yes, WAV (automatic drive) for use on duty
Essential: Confidence supporting young people with additional needs, non-smokers/vapers, this role is open to female applicants only.
Desirable: Knowledge or experience of Conductive Education
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: Up to 30 hours per week, however, very flexible for the right candidate. A mixture of shifts, days, weekends, and nights available. Please get in touch with your availability.
Family/Client Pets: 1 cat
Recruiter: Jade jade@snapcare.co.uk | Janet janet@snapcare.co.uk
About this client: Elvis is an 11-year-old, bright, engaging, active and determined young chap with a love for being outdoors, swimming, baking delicious treats and reading. Snap Care has had the pleasure of recruiting Elvis’s directly employed care team since he was just 2 years old! He has a diagnosis of Dystonic Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy and experiences seizures, particularly during the night. Elvis is a wheelchair user and requires hands-on support with all moving and handling. He uses a communication talker device and really loves to chat. Since his early years he has followed the ethos of Conductive Education, meaning he is enabled by his support team to be as independent as possible in all his activities of daily living; this programme is implemented throughout all aspects of his care.
Overview of role: His team of Support Workers / PA’s assist Elvis in all areas of his care plan, ADL’s, self-help skills, and therapy programmes, whilst continually promoting his independence and working on his overall development. This role is all about supporting Elvis to reach his full potential, with excellent training provided by his team of therapists and Conductor (Conductive Education specialist), therefore you will be confident in your role and learn invaluable new skills and knowledge along the way. We are building a team to provide 2:1 support, therefore we are extremely flexible and will work around your availability. Afternoon shifts start at 3.15 pm to 8.30 pm, weekends and school holidays offer 11-hour day shifts starting at 9.00 am and waking nights from 8.00 pm to 9.00am
Who this job would suit: This role will suit an active, dedicated, and proactive SEN Support Worker / PA; you may be currently working in a support team, seeking additional hours, or looking for the opportunity to learn new skills. You will be working alongside another team member and/or Elvis’ parents who are wholly supportive and invested in building a positive dynamic team.
What’s great about this job: Working with Elvis is of course the best part of this role; he has huge potential, and you will be able to see the big and small achievements. The team is very flexible, and we can work around your availability. We offer excellent training opportunities, ongoing supervision, and support; and you will be part of the amazing team Elvis! Get in touch today to discuss your availability.
Who is recruiting for this role? Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is met. The client will then continue the recruitment process. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client. Please see our website for more information.
* When a specific gender is essential, it is considered a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, for a female or male worker to work with our client.