Support Worker, Hemel Hempstead, HP2. A terrific opportunity to support a wonderful young girl, 15 years old with an acquired brain injury. £18.20 gross per hour.
- Nearest Station: Hemel Hempstead
- Salary/Wage: £18.20 gph
- Driving Requirements: Yes, and happy to use your own vehicle for work purposes. Costs for business insurance covered and mileage 0.45 p/mile
- Essential: 2 years plus experience working within a small home care team environment/family home. Experience supporting under 16s with additional needs Excellent command of English language, driver with own car, *female applicants only
- Desirable: Experience working with young people with a brain injury, A recent graduate or someone completing study within therapy (OT, Physio, SaLT, Music, Play)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Days & Hours: Shifts available Weekdays, Term Time | 3 to 5 mornings per week, (depending on requirements of family), 07.00 am to 10.00/30 am | 1 x after school shift per week during term time, 1.30pm to 5.30pm | ( day to be mutually agreed) School holidays, flexible daytime hours during school holidays x 2 days
- Pets in Home: none
- Recruiter Contact: Janet janet@snapcare.co.uk
About the Client: It is our pleasure to introduce Lucy, who is now 15 years old. She lives in the Hemel Hempstead area with her mum, dad, and younger brother. Snap is so happy to be working again with Lucy to find another fabulous support worker to join her small team. Lucy is a happy, caring, and outgoing young teenager now, who loves playing, doing her hair and nails, arts and crafts, and has found joy in therapeutic horse riding. Lucy sustained a brain injury before she turned three, which means she finds learning more difficult and gets tired easily. She does not always recognise danger, so she needs help to stay safe. Lucy is great at hiding how hard things can be for her, so she needs support to plan her day, stay focused and help her recognize when she needs rest. She is soon beginning another exciting year at school.
The Role at a Glance There is a clear and supportive care plan in place for Lucy, covering her early morning routine, after-school activities, and weekly therapy appointments. Lucy can get herself up and dressed with gentle prompts and is usually ready to leave for school just before 8:00 am. After drop-off, the support worker has time to tidy up Lucy-related items and complete notes for handover. Lucy attends therapeutic horse-riding once a week, speech therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy too. The support worker will accompany her to some therapy appointments and help with conducting some activities. Additionally, there is one afternoon where it would be hugely beneficial for Lucy to choose and enjoy fun local activities. She likes to go to Starbucks and eat sushi!
This Job Would Suit: Lucy has come on leaps and bounds over the past few years, overcoming both small and big obstacles with her own determination and the support of the amazing professionals in her team and her other support worker. She works hard to keep up with her peers and is constantly learning subtle daily cues, which means she benefits from gentle, positive support. This role is all about facilitating Lucy’s growth, promoting her independence and supporting her overall development. The person in this role will play a key part in helping Lucy thrive, encouraging her confidence, celebrating her progress, and offering the consistent support she needs to continue learning and flourishing each day. This role will involve helping Lucy get to school in the morning so own transport and business insurance is essential.
Why You’ll Love This Role Excellent onboarding, online training, and ongoing supervision. A truly rewarding role, working alongside a supportive and welcoming family. And it goes without saying, the best part of this job will be Lucy!
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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