Support Workers, SW15. An exciting opportunity for compassionate and dedicated Support Workers, to support a bright 19-year-old boy with Cerebral Palsy. Up to £20.00 gross per hour. This is a long-term temp role.
- Nearest Station: Barnes train station
- Salary/Wage: £18.00 to £20.00 gross per hour Depending on experience
- Driving Requirements: Yes
, automatic vehicle whilst on duty for weekday hours
- Essential: Experience supporting young adults with physical disability or brain injury. Must have valid passport, non-smoker/vaper.
- Desirable: Ability to assist with tube feeding, personal care and manual handling; training will be provided
- Start Date: March/April to September 2026
- Days & Hours: Core hours available, include mornings and evenings, 6.45 am to 9.00 am | 2.00 pm to 10.00 pm, Monday to Friday, plus additional hours available ie weekends, overnights and holidays. 15 hours per week minimum.
Pets in Home: Yes, 2 cats 2 dogs
- Recruiter Contact: Janet MacLennan Janet@snapcare.co.uk
About the Client/Child: Meet Daniel who is 19 years old and lives with his family in Putney. He loves listening to music and if you know your music you will appreciate EDM, ( Electronic Dance Music ) which Daniel particularly likes to listen to, as well as assembling playlists on Spotify and YouTube. When the weather isn’t so enticing he likes to chill, watching films (horror being a favourite) with his cats and dogs. Being an animal lover is a must. Daniel also loves meeting new people and getting out of the house to experience new things. He loves day trips into the centre of London using public transport. He also really enjoys live performances (music, theatre, comedy) and is keen to get out and see more. Daniel has a physical disability, with limited functional control over his body. He is a full-time wheelchair user, and he needs transferring via host for all position changes. All his personal care needs must be carried out by others. Daniel is non-verbal however he is highly skilled in using his eye-gaze device. He can take some food orally but is primarily fed a blended diet through his tube. Daniel has a disarming smile, once he feels safe and comfortable with those around him and it will light up your day. He can feel anxious, so to begin with there must be a gentle but confident approach.
The Role at a Glance: Daniel requires 2:1 personalised support, particularly with his weekday morning routines, including preparing breakfast and his school lunch, school drop-offs, and evening activities. Before the afternoon school pick-up, there is time to organise extracurricular activities and complete meal preparation ahead of his 3:30 pm return home.
A comprehensive hygiene plan is in place for both morning and night-time routines. Daniel has his own bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor. He usually settles to sleep between 9:30 pm and 10:00 pm; once he is comfortably positioned, his parents come in to say goodnight. A structured routine is followed during the week to help Daniel understand what is happening each day. Weekends are more relaxed and often weather dependent. This provides a great opportunity to introduce Daniel to new activities in and beyond London. Weekend shifts typically run from 7:45 am to 11 pm Sat, 7pm Sunday.Additional hours are available during school holidays. For example, Daniel and his family spend time in Cornwall and Canada during the summer holidays, and two to three support workers accompany them. A valid passport is essential. Additional overnight respite hours are also available. There is a staff room close to Daniel’s room, equipped with a monitor so staff can hear when Daniel needs to be repositioned
This Job Would Suit: Proactive support workers with experience in supporting and championing young adults—who genuinely enjoy fostering independence and promoting meaningful life skills—would be especially suited to this role. This position would be ideal for someone seeking a contract of less than one year.
Why You’ll Love This Role: This exciting long-term temporary position would suit cheerful and sensitive candidates with a great sense of humour and a positive, can-do attitude. You will be confident, reliable, self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively alongside others and family members. Previous experience supporting individuals with physical disability is preferable however, the right personality is equally important. Full training will be provided. You will also have the opportunity to travel with the family, so a valid passport is required. This role offers a wonderful opportunity to make a genuine difference in Daniel’s life.
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.
Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.
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