B24 | Senior Support Worker

Snap Care; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized care provider in Birmingham is looking for a Senior Support Worker to assist a 12-year-old with cerebral palsy. This full-time position includes managing a small care team and providing direct support, alongside administrative responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have over a year of relevant experience, a full clean driving licence, and strong communication skills. This role supports a vibrant young lady in a nurturing family setting offering a rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a senior support worker role.
• Experience with paediatrics or childcare.
• Full clean driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small care team and ensure care plans are current.
• Provide 1:1 support to Rosie and complete admin duties.
• Foster a supportive ethos in the care environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience in health and social care

Driving skills

Sense of humour

Job description

Senior Support Worker Birmingham, B24

A full-time opportunity to support a team of SEN professionals assisting a 12-year-old with Cerebral Palsy. Permanent contract, 35 hours per week. Offering: Up to £18.50 gross per hour.

• Nearest Station: Wylde Green Railway Station
• Salary/Wage: Weekdays £17.50 Gross per hour| £18.50 Gross per hour for weekends | £32,214.00 Gross per annum
• Driving Requirements: Yes, essential. Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle (WAV) automatic drive for use on duty
• Essential: 1 + years’ experience in a senior support worker role within health and social care. Paediatrics / childcare experience
• Start Date: ASAP
• Days & Hours: 35 hours per week. Includes working alternate weekends.
• Pets in Home: Not applicable
• Recruiter Contact: Suhada [e-mail]

About the Client

Rosie (12) is an outgoing, bright, sociable, and determined young lady with a love for Harry Potter, Frame Running, Tesla’s, languages, and going to the cinema. Rosie lives with her Mummy, Daddy and younger brother; a close-knit unit that values quality family time. Rosie is diagnosed with dyskinetic cerebral palsy, dysarthria, although very capable of communicating verbally, and experiences involuntary movements particularly with her arms and hands. She is mobile (high knee crawl) and uses her wheelchair as and when required.

The Role at a Glance

Responsible for managing this small care team, fostering a supportive ethos, and ensuring all aspects of Rosie’s care plan are regularly reviewed, remain current and are implemented consistently. Admin hours are set aside each week to enable you to complete administrative tasks such as updating care plans, completing staff supervisions/ appraisals, monthly team meetings, and managing stocks (general supplies and medication). There will be 15 hours supporting Rosie on a 1:1 basis and 10 hours admin duties off site. There are two weekends per month, and one afterschool shift available. More details regarding this on application.

This Job Would Suit

A confident, experienced Senior Support Worker, with excellent communication skills and a great sense of humour. For this role it is essential that you are a confident driver with a full clean driving licence.

Why You’ll Love This Role

This is an opportunity not to be missed, Rosie is a pleasure to work with! Her team have been in place (some for 3 years plus), testament to the working environment and ongoing support provided by Rosie’s family and case manager.

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.

If a specific gender is required, this is a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.