Friday Holiday SEN Support Worker & Ad-hoc/Bank Night Carer in Battle, TN11. A great opportunity for a professional Support Worker to support a happy boy of 13 who has a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). Up to £20.30 Gross Per Hour
Nearest Train Station: Battle
Wage/Salary: £18.30 Weekdays, £20.30 Weekends | Nights: £15.00 Weeknights, £17.00 Weekend nights. | £250 retainer fee offered per month (This is in addition to hours worked). All figures quotes in Gross.
Driver Essential? Yes – will need own car to take client out in the community. Milage paid when used on duty.
Essential: Prior experience supporting a child who is autistic, an understanding of PECS and Non-smoker/vaper
Desirable: Some signing of emergency vehicle signs, animals and some basic items. Parents can happily teach this.
Start Date: September 2025
Days & Hours: School Holiday: Friday 10.00am to 6.00pm & Ad-hoc On Call night shifts throughout the year: 7.00pm to 7:30am. *Please see in overview for block of night shifts already required.
Accommodation: Good sized double bedroom within family home when on duty
Recruiter: Rachael rachael@snapcare.co.uk
About this client/child: Jamie (13) is a happy, gentle, and loving boy. He finds joy in emergency vehicles, buses, dogs, farm animals, and music. Jamie is autistic and has associated learning difficulties. He also has dyspraxia, which affects tasks like dressing and impacts his continence. He primarily communicates using Makaton and PECS, though he does use some simple spoken words, such as “more.” Toilet training is ongoing. Jamie currently wears pads but will occasionally use the toilet for wees, with prompting and encouragement.
Overview of role: We are looking for an SEN Support Worker to support Jamie consistently on Fridays during school holidays, starting from the October half term (Friday 31st October). The role also includes ad-hoc/bank night shifts, with the following confirmed dates: 1st to 8th September 2025 (inclusive), 14th to 22nd September 2025 (inclusive),21st to 26th November 2025 (inclusive) There will also be ongoing night shifts throughout the year — approximately one night per month — to provide the family with regular respite. During the school holiday Friday shifts, your focus will be on creating joyful and engaging experiences for Jamie. You’ll be out and about in the community, enjoying soft play sessions, fun bus rides, café lunches, and exploring local sites with the family’s English Heritage membership. The on-call night shifts begin at 7:30pm, when you’ll take over from the daytime Support Worker. You’ll support Jamie through his evening routine — bath time, getting into his pyjamas, winding down with stories, and then settling into bed. Jamie generally sleeps well, so you should be able to get a good night’s rest, though there may be occasional moments when he wakes and needs some gentle reassurance. For some of the on-call night shifts, Jamie’s parents will be away. In these instances, you will work closely with his small, trusted support team and have access to a list of emergency contacts to ensure everything runs smoothly and safely.
Who this job would suit: This job will suit someone who is reliable, patient and who can really take the time to get to know Jamie, his ways and the things he enjoys. The family is very welcoming and more than happy for you to introduce new ideas and strategies that you think would work well.
What’s great about this job: This isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity to become a trusted, long-term figure in Jamie’s life and truly make a difference in a family’s world. A monthly retainer is offered; that’s a great financial incentive for someone looking to stay available in a flexible but secure way.
Who is recruiting for this role? Snap Care will be carrying out all recruitment including shortlisting, recruiter interviews and arranging employer interviews. Please note, unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.