Support Worker

SNAP Care; Essex; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider is seeking a female Support Worker for a vibrant 27-year-old with Cerebral Palsy in Colchester. The role involves assisting with daily activities and ensuring safety during therapy and leisure activities. Candidates must have experience in care, be a confident driver, and love animals, especially horses. This position offers a gross annual salary of £37,570.00, with training provided.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience supporting young people/adults within a small home care team.
• Female applicants only due to privacy and care needs.
• Tech-savvy and a non-smoker/vaper.

Responsibilities

• Assist Zoe with daily activities and engagements including farm work and hydrotherapy.
• Transport Zoe to various indoor and outdoor activities.
• Follow Zoe's tailored therapy and care plans.

Skills

Experience supporting young people/adults

Confident driver

Comfortable around animals

Effective communication skills

Teamwork skills

Patient and dependable

Job description

Support Worker CO6, Colchester. A wonderful opportunity for an experienced SEN Support Worker to assist a very sociable, engaging, and horse riding loving young person, 27 years old with Cerebral Palsy. £37,570.00 gross per annum

• Nearest Station: Colchester
• Salary/Wage: £37,570.00 gross per annum, £17.00 gross per hour
• Driving Requirements: Yes, essential, and must have own car and business insurance, mileage paid for work use
• Essential: 2 years experience supporting young people/adults within a small home care team, female applicants only, confident driver and swimmer, confident around animals, and particularly horses, Tech Savvy, Non-smoker/Vaper
• Start Date: ASAP
• Days & Hours: 08.00 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday
• Pets in Home: One cat, very friendly
• Recruiter Contact: Janet MacLennan

About the Client/Child: I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Zoe, her mum, dad, and case manager. Zoe, 27, is a vibrant, fun-loving young woman. Zoe and her mum and dad live on a working farm, close to Colchester. Zoe thrives on engaging in a wide range of activities that include hydrotherapy, arts and crafts, drama, farm work, and horse riding. Zoe sustained an Acquired Brain Injury; as a result, she has Cerebral Palsy, which affects all four of her limbs. Zoe can mobilize independently but needs gentle 1:1 support to ensure she does not fall. She can walk in her house but uses a manual and electric wheelchair when out and about in her local community. Zoe can eat orally, with hand-on-hand support, and lunchtime/dinner times need to be calm and slow.

The Role at a Glance: The shift begins at 8:30 AM sharp on Mondays. Zoe will be dressed and ready to head to the farm, (approximately a 40-minute drive) where she spends much of her time feeding, cleaning, and riding horses, managing goats, and caring for reptiles in the on-site reptile house. The female support worker must have her own car to transport Zoe and her wheelchair to various indoor and outdoor activities. While a structured routine is in place, it is clear that animals, especially horses, are central to Zoe's life. No professional horse training is required, but a genuine love for horses and being comfortable around farm life is essential. The role involves working alongside Zoe's therapists, following her tailored therapy and care plans.

This Job Would Suit: A professional, experienced female support worker who can follow detailed care and therapy plans with precision. Someone who has effective communication and teamwork skills, is patient, dependable, and truly dedicated to advocating for Zoe's continued access to the experiences that bring her happiness and self-growth. Being able to step up and step back will be a core skill for this role. On top of this, please also bring a fabulous sense of humor.

Why You'll Love This Role: The opportunity to be part of a supportive dedicated team. Training and ongoing guidance will be provided, and of course, being genuinely committed and motivated to champion Zoe in living her fullest and most joyful life. And being around animals and horses, particularly, Zoe and her support worker will have an amazing experience together.

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.