SEN Support Worker, West Sussex, RH19. Weekend and school holiday role is available for an experienced childcare practitioner to support a charming 6-year-old chap in East Grinstead. Offering: Up to £19.00 Gross per Hour.
- Nearest Station: East Grinstead Southern Railway Station
- Salary/Wage: £17.00 Weekdays | £19.00 Weekends | £12.21 Nights | Gross per Hour
- Driving Requirements: Yes, WAV (automatic drive) for use on duty
- Essential: Experience supporting children, availability to travel with client and family (UK and Internationally)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Days & Hours: Shifts available: Saturday 9.00am to 9.00pm OR 4.00pm to 9.00pm. Every other Sunday: 9.00am to 9.00pm. School Holidays: Friday: 9.00am to 9.00pm, and on-call night-care, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 9.00pm to 9.00am (morning routine starts at 6.00am). Please outline your availability on your application
- Pets in Home: Not applicable
- Accommodation Provided: Staff room and staff bedroom for use whilst on duty
- Recruiter Contact: Janet janet@snapcare.co.uk
About the Client
Introducing Zach – an inquisitive, engaging, and energetic 6-year-old with a love for playing with toy cars, story time, adventures in his buggy, emergency vehicles, and family time. Zach lives at home with his Mum, Dad, and big brother in East Grinstead. Zach has Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy and requires 2:1 support, 24/7. He strives for his independence, and with the support of his therapy and care team, he is making excellent progress! Zach loves to chat and is super quick crawling and rolling; with support and supervision, he can sit for short periods of time unaided. His home is fully adapted to meet all his needs, including ceiling track hoists, a therapy room, and specialist equipment, including a standing frame.
The Role at a Glance
The team provides 2:1 support day and night. His night care consists of one waking night carer, and one On-Call Night carer. His team continually promotes his independence, provides hand-on support with all areas of his ADL’s, personal care, and self-help skills. His parents, along with his medical, therapy, support and case management team, all work in collaboration to ensure he has the highest standard of support in place, ensuring all his needs are met. He requires support to manage self-regulation, and anxiety; all training in this area is provided. Each day is jam packed with things to do, he has a busy schedule, with therapy and rehabilitation appointments/sessions, planned activities and outdoor play. If you are on a night shift, the waking night carer will alert you on the rare occasion when assistance is required. Further information is available on application.
This Job Would Suit
Zach is fiercely determined, so it is important he can make his own choices. He is no pushover and has a wicked sense of humour! He will laugh aloud if you make funny noises or pretend to fall over! You will bring to this role confidence and sensibility; Zach requires a firm, consistent but gentle and good-humoured approach.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Highly recommended by current Snap Care team members. This is an open, supportive, and welcoming work environment. You will be working alongside professional colleagues, therapists, and a case management team with the opportunity to learn new skills, techniques and expand your knowledge.
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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