SL6 Weekend SEN Support Worker

SNAP Care; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care service is looking for a part-time SEN Support Worker to assist a cheerful boy with special educational needs. The role involves providing vital support during weekends, helping with personal care, activities, and ensuring a vibrant and engaging environment. Candidates must have experience with Autism Spectrum Condition and be confident communicators. This role promises reward and personal growth as you support Jake on his journey toward independence.

Benefits

Regular training and supervision

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience supporting a young person with Autism Spectrum Condition.
• Must be a driver with own transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 assistance and support including personal care and self-help skills.
• Assist with activities, outings, and therapy programmes.
• Document and record accurate information for care log.

Skills

Experience with Autism Spectrum Condition

Communication skills

Creativity

Motivational skills

Job description

Saturday SEN Support Worker in Bray, SL6. Saturday position available for a SEN Teacher, Teaching Assistant, or experienced SEN Support Worker to assist a cheerful, happy, and engaging 12-year-old boy with SEN. GBP152.00 Gross per Shift

Nearest Tube/Station: Maidenhead Railway. Will need own car to travel to and from family home
Wage/Salary: GBP19.00 Gross per Hour GBP152.00 Gross per Shift
Driver Essential? Yes, to travel to and from family home.
Essential: Experience supporting a young person with Autism Spectrum Condition
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: Alternate Saturday 10.00am to 6.00pm
Family/Client Pets: Not applicable
Recruiter: Jade (url removed)

About this client/child: Jake is a cheeky, energetic, and outgoing young chap with a love for swimming, train rides, and sensory play! He enjoys playing in his sensory room and in general creating some mischief! Jake lives at home in Bray, Berkshire with his family and has a care team who provide day and night support. He has Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), a Learning Disability, Development Delay, and a Visual Impairment. When at home Jake is mobile, and when outside or for longer journeys he uses his wheelchair. Jake strives for his independence, and his family and team support and assist him to reach all of his targets and goals.

Overview of role: Jake requires 1:1 assistance and support including assistance with personal care, self-help skills, supporting with activities and outings, preparing meals and snacks, assisting and implementing therapy programmes (training provided by Jake s therapist), and arranging fun and engaging learning and play opportunities. Jake wants to make the most of his weekends, so the more activities planned the better! The role will involve supporting Jake with self-regulation and helping him to manage his expressive behaviours. It is essential that you are confident with documenting and recording accurate information, as Jake has a care log to be completed daily. Additional hours are available if desired, especially during school holidays.

Who this job would suit: A candidate with excellent ASC experience, confident, a strong communicator and dedicated. You will bring new ideas, be creative and motivational. Jake s requires an SEN Support Worker that will encourage and support him to reach is potential. Due to the family home location, you must be a driver with your own transport.

What s great about this job: Supporting Jake is the best part of this role, he is a funny, gregarious young chap with a zest for life!You will be working as part of a dedicated, organised and professional team, and will receive regular training and supervision by Jake s case management team.

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. Please see our website for more information.