AL7 | Support Worker

Snap Childcare; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in England seeks a dedicated support worker for Thomas, a 21-year-old with specific needs. The ideal candidate will assist with personal care, support Thomas at home and college, and work closely with another support worker. Excellent training and ongoing support are provided, making this an ideal role for those starting their career in care or experienced professionals. Commitment to Thomas’s welfare is essential, and training in bespoke care will be provided.

Benefits

Bespoke training

Ongoing support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• A willingness to learn and provide sensitive care.
• Experience in a similar role is an advantage but not essential.
• Capability to work with a team and provide emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care needs and daily activities.
• Support Thomas at home and college in making choices.
• Work in a 2:1 support system with another worker.

Skills

Sensitivity

Reliability

Kindness

Commitment to welfare

Job description

client / child :

Thomas is 21 years old. Snap Care has had the privilege of knowing Thomas and his family since he was a wee boy. You will be joining his small and friendly team, along with his loving parents, who are part of his support team. Thomas has a fantastic, adapted part of the house and a lovely sensory garden for quiet days at home. Thomas is sensitive to sensory input, so his part of the house has gentle lighting and constant white noise, or calming music played throughout the day and night. Thomas attends an SEN college where he is supported with his independence skills, such as initiating instructions using his Eye Gaze communication device. He is supported by this dedicated care team 24 / 7, on a 2-1 basis. If the weather is fine, trips are organised and Thomas is encouraged to decide where he would like to go. Thomas has Cerebral Palsy, Global Developmental Delay, and acute sensory Epilepsy. He receives medication via his PEG. He has a PICC line where he receives his TPN (nutrition), which only his parents are responsible for. He is a full-time wheelchair user.

Overview of role

As Thomas’s support worker, you and another member of his team will support him both at home and at his college. He requires assistance with all his needs, including personal care needs. You’ll help guide Thomas to make choices using his Eye Gaze. This is a 2:1 role so you will always have the experienced support of a second support worker. Bespoke care plans and established routines are in place and comprehensive training is provided to ensure Thomas receives the best care. The rota covers 7 days/nights and is written up a month in advance, in addition, there are also waking night shifts available.

Who this role would suit

You will always work alongside a second support worker and excellent training and support are provided, so this job could suit someone who is looking to start their career as a support worker, as well as people with experience. What is key is that you are sensitive, reliable, kind, and committed to Thomas’s welfare and needs.

What’s great about this job

Excellent bespoke training is provided in all areas of Thomas’s very specific care. Ongoing support and supervision from Thomas’s Case Manager and team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop new and valuable skills. Thomas is a wonderful, gentle young man who deserves 100% unwavering support to enable him to live an enriched life.

Who is recruiting for this role?

Snap Care will be carrying out all recruitment including shortlisting, recruiter interviews and arranging employer interviews.

Please note :

• Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for female or male worker to work with our client.