SEN Support Worker in Camberwell, SE5. A fantastic full-time opportunity is available for a fun and confident SEN Support Worker to provide 1:1 support to Ben, who is 15 years old with complex care and medical needs. £37,500.00 + Gross per Annum
Nearest Tube/Station: Peckham Rye or Denmark Hill
Wage/Salary: £37,500.00 + Gross per Annum
Driver Essential? Yes, medium-sized adapted automatic vehicle (WAV)
Essential: Experience supporting a young person with additional needs, confident working within a family home, non-smoker / vaper
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: 37.25 hours on average per week. Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 3.30pm to 8.30pm and Sunday 9.00am to 9.00pm. Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 3.30pm to 8.30pm, Friday 10.00pm to 8.45am and Saturday: 9.00pm to 9.00am. School holidays: 8.30am to 8.00pm (weekdays)
Family/Client Pets: A cat.
Recruiter: Jade jade@snapcare.co.uk | Suhada suhada@snapcare.co.uk
About this client: We have had the pleasure of working with Ben since he was just a tot; he is now 15 years old, living with his Mum, Dad, and siblings in Camberwell. He is a bright, witty, and engaging young man with a great sense of humour! Ben loves being around people, reading books being read to, and visiting art galleries and museums. Ben has Cerebral Palsy and receives his nutrition, fluid, and medication via a PEG. To support his communication, he uses Eye Gaze technology. Ben is a wheelchair user and is dependent on others for all his physical and personal care needs. His house is fully adapted to meet all his needs, and he is supported at home and in school by his team of dedicated support workers and therapists.
Overview of role: Term-time afternoons, you will support Ben with his afterschool routine; he typically arrives home just before 4.30pm, therefore there is roughly an hour to organise and plan ahead. Most afternoons Ben will be working on therapy goals. At the weekends, there is more scope and opportunity to plan fun activities and trips out and about, as well as family activities. When supporting Ben during the night shift, you will monitor him via a video monitor, he may also call out; you will assist him as and when required. Your role will include providing personal care and administering medication, nutrition and fluid via his PEG. Before the end of your shift, a full handover is completed with your colleague or Ben’s parents. Additional hours worked outside of the contracted hours will be paid at the following rates (gross per hour): Term time weekdays (shorter shifts) £23.00, Bank Holiday: £35.00, Weekday Nights and School Holidays: £17.50, Weekend Day / Nights: £18.50
Who this job would suit: This role will suit a confident, energetic, and positive SEN Support Worker. A driver is essential for activities over the weekend - experience driving an adapted vehicle is not essential as Ben's parents will give you guidance/practice.
What’s great about this job: You will be part of a great home care team; some team members have been with Ben for several years. There is excellent person centred training available, and the opportunity to learn new skills with therapy and work alongside highly experienced therapists. Ongoing support and supervision provided by Ben's case management team. This is a great role, and Ben is a joy to support!
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