1:1 Support Worker for an Active Child | Driving

Priority Recruitment; Ickham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

DBS fees reimbursed

Holiday pay

Employee discounts

Access to free online courses

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Priority Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist a 10-year-old amputee in his family home, providing cognitive and emotional support to help maintain independence and safety.

The role includes light personal care, driving the client into the community and to school pickups, and collaborating with physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Part-time, evenings 3–4 days a week, with additional hours in school holidays, in Canterbury.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.
• Previous experience supporting children with various physical and emotional needs.
• Ideally fit and active to support the client's sporty nature and an interest in sports would be desirable.
• Ability to support with the after school routine, 3 - 4 days a week on a consistent basis.

Responsibilities

• Support a 10-year-old child in his family home; provide cognitive and emotional support to maintain independence.
• Provide light personal care as needed.
• Work closely with a wider team including physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
• Drive the client into the community and to school pickups as required.

Skills

Driving

Job description

Priority Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist a 10-year-old amputee in his family home, providing cognitive and emotional support to help maintain independence and safety.

The role includes light personal care, driving the client into the community and to school pickups, and collaborating with physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Part-time, evenings 3–4 days a week, with additional hours in school holidays, in Canterbury.