Title: SEN Nanny | Manny
Location: GU27, Surrey and RH14 West Sussex
Nearest Tube/Station: Haslemere / Billingshurst
Wage: Up to £17.00 gross per hour
Driver required? Essential
Use of a car? Yes Automatic. If using own, mileage paid. Must have business insurance
Essential: Confident working with younger children with physical disabilities, experience working in a family setting and must be a non-smoker
Desirable: Background in Conductive Education
Start Date: January 2021
Days & Hours: Please see below
Pets: Not Applicable
About this client/child:
Sammy is an intelligent, sparky, and social 7-year-old cheeky chap. Sammy vocalises his feelings and directions well and with a lot of patience; during our video chat he was asked who would like some cake and very clearly Sammy said ‘mama’. He loves story time, going to the playground, and swimming; he also enjoys making tasty salads for dinner! He can eat pureed food by spoon, with guidance, small amounts at a time. Sammy is incredibly determined, focused and strives for his independence. Sammy was diagnosed with Dystonic Cerebral Palsy. He has epilepsy but his seizures are mild and self-resolving. The family have recently relocated from London!
Overview of role:
Sammy is settling in very well to his Conductive Education school in Billingshurst ( where you will be required to pick him up from) and he works very hard to achieve his goals. As SEN Nanny/Manny you will facilitate Sammy to continue his therapy programmes, provide the hands-on support required with all his self-help and independence skills, support with all his personal care needs, and encouragement with his potty training, arrange activities and explore new interests. His new house has a fab garden and space for Sammy to use his Wizzybug and yellow tricycle! Shifts available include Monday to Friday: 3/3.30pm to 8.30pm, Weekends: 10.00am to 7.00pm, School Holidays: 10.00am to 8.00pm and sleep in during weekends. When applying, please let us know which shifts you are available for. £15.00 weekdays | £17.00 weekends | £10.00 overnight | Gross per Hour.Updated on 30th December. Please note that shifts now available are afterschool, 3/3.30pm to 8.30pm - there may be some holiday hours
Who this job would suit:
It will really suit an SEN Nanny/Manny with a genuine interest in learning a new therapy or utilising their already great hands on Conductive experience. And please only apply if you are looking for a long-term position.
What’s great about this job:
A fantastic opportunity to experience Conductive Education and its positive benefits. Extensive induction, care plan revision and First Aid training if required.
Client/Family met by Snap?
Yes, Snap has worked with this lovely family since Sammy was just a wee baby. I had the pleasure of meeting Sammy again via video chat. Sammy is so delightful, with a smile that will truly melt your heart.
Janet is recruiting for this role
janet@snapcare.co.uk
or 020 7729 2200
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