Support Worker

Snap Inc.; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family support organization in Gerrards Cross is looking for a SEN Support Worker to assist an 8-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. Candidates must have experience in supporting children with special educational needs, including PEG feeding and epilepsy management. The role involves daily support, coordination of therapies, and personal care. This is a full-time position with opportunities for travel and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with PEG feeding and epilepsy training required.
• Able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
• Comfortable supporting daily living and medical care.

Responsibilities

• Support Elsie with daily living, therapy programmes, and medical care.
• Assist with personal care and transport to school.
• Engage in therapeutic and recreational activities.

Skills

Experience supporting a child with SEN

Strong communication skills

Team player

Comfortable in a family home

Epilepsy training

Job description

Job Overview

This Job Would Suit: An experienced SEN professional who is a confident communicator, team player and comfortable working within a family home. Ideal for someone able to use the extended midday break productively. Opportunities to travel in the UK and abroad may be available. Non‑smoking working environment.

Position

SEN Support Worker, Gerrards Cross, SL9.

Salary & Benefits

Offering: £34,300.00+ Gross per Annum

Salary/Wage: £34,300.00+ Gross per Annum | £19. bedr.80 Gross per Hour

Driving Requirements

Essential, automatic WAV for use whilst on duty.

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting a child with SEN / Neurodiversity, PEG feeding and Epilepsy training.

Start Date

ASAP

Days & Hours

面Pacವ Hours per Week: Average 37 hours per week.

Term‑time: Monday to Friday, 7.30am‑5.30pm (10.30am‑2.00pm unpaid break).

School Holidays: Monday to Friday, 7.30am‑5.30pm (1‑hour paid break).

Early Finish on Wednesdays: 10.30am (term‑time), 2.00pm (school holidays).

Nearest Station

Gerrards Cross (14-minute walk to family home).

Pets in Home

Not applicable

Recruiter Contact

Suhada

About the Client

Elsie is 8 years old and lives in her fully adapted family home with Mum, Dad, her older brother and younger sister. She enjoys swimming, trips to the farm, cartoons, shopping and playing with her siblings. Elsie has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and a PEG for all nutrition, fluids and medication, is a full‑time wheelchair user, and receives 2:1 support day and night. She communicates using an E‑Tran frame, facial expressions and body language. A neuropsychologist supports her care plan and trains the team. Snap Care has recruited for Elsie's team for over five years, with many long‑standing staff.

Role at a Glance

Working alongside another team member, you will support Elsie with all aspects of daily living, therapy programmes and medical care. Mornings begin with a handover, finishing feeds, personal care and driving Elsie to school (30‑minute journey). The daytime break is free while Elsie is at school, allowing time for study太週, hobbies or personal admin. Afternoons include school pick‑up, therapy sessions, appointments or activities. Parents take over by 5.30pm, with night care arriving at 7.30pm.