KT12 | Support Worker

Snap Childcare; England; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A child care support agency is looking for a passionate SEN Support Worker to assist a 17-year-old boy with special needs. You will follow a care plan, assist with daily living activities, and help with his therapies. This role offers extensive training, flexible shifts, and the opportunity to work with a joyful young man and a supportive team. Ideal candidates will be proactive, positive, and enthusiastic about making a difference in young people's lives.

Benefits

Extensive training provided

Supportive working environment

Flexible shifts

Qualifications

• High standard of training provided in all areas of care.
• No prior experience necessary, but proactivity and a passion for supporting young people are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of daily living (ADLs) and personal care.
• Follow the care plan and support Cillian's therapy sessions.
• Monitor Cillian during waking nights and assist as needed.

Skills

Proactive

Positive attitude

Keen to learn new skills

Job description

client / child

Cillian is 17 years old and lives at home with his Mum, Dad and 14-year-old brother. He is a cheeky chap with a love for music (any genre), disco parties in his therapy room, reading stories, watching funny movies, all things sensory, going out for walks, hydrotherapy (hydro pool at family home) and spending time with his family and friends. He is a fun-loving, sociable, and engaging young man at the heart of a loving family and dedicated support team. Cillian has cerebral palsy, he is a wheelchair user, has a visual impairment, epilepsy, global development delay and receives his nutrition, fluids, and medication via a PEG. Cillian has an opening on his care team which provides 1 : 1 and at times 2 : 1 support and care including waking night support.

Overview of role

Cillian has an established routine in place and a jam-packed schedule that consists of therapy, school, activities, etc. As Cillian’s SEN Support Worker, you will follow his care plan and assist him in all areas of his ADLs, personal care needs, manual handling medication, PEG feed (Mum prepares feeds), therapy, and enabling him to access the world around him and participate in activities. Due to Cillian’s visual impairment, he needs clear communication to be prepared for what is happening. With his seizures, they are usually tonic; protocols are in place and training is provided. When working a waking night, you will monitor Cillian via CCTV and assist as required with repositing, seizure management etc. The rota is provided 1 month in advance. Shifts can be changed to suit your availability, we are looking for the right fit for Cillian and his team, and that is paramount. Shifts include : to (only suitable if local) and after school – and weekends : to or to Waking nights : to Shift times can be changed to suit your availability, we are looking for the right fit for Cillian and his team, and that is paramount.

Who this job would suit

You do not need to come to this role with experience, as a high standard of training is provided in all areas of Cillian’s care. The ideal candidate will be proactive, fun, positive, and keen to learn new skills with a true passion for supporting young people to reach their full potential.

What’s great about this job

Cillian is a pure joy to work with, you will be part of a dedicated, supportive, and friendly team. Most members have worked with Cillian for over 6 years, a testament to the fantastic working environment and how enjoyable this role really is.

Who is recruiting for this role?

Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is met. The client will then continue the recruitment process. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client. for more information.

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.