Support Worker BR1

Snap Care; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Snap Care is hiring a Sunday + Bank Support Worker to support Amelia, a seven-year-old girl with cerebral palsy and auditory neuropathy, in Bromley (BR1). This role is female-only and requires sensitivity, patience and good communication with family and care teams.

Shifts are Sundays from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, about 36 Sundays per year, plus occasional bank coverage. You will provide personal care, transfers and communication support, help with swimming and family activities, and promote Amelia's

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs or disabilities.
• Strong communication with children, parents and care teams.
• Good organisational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and transfers.
• Support communication and participation in activities.
• Assist Amelia with swimming, family time and school activities.

Skills

Care for disabled children

Communication skills

Patience and empathy

AAC devices

Job description

Sunday + Bank Support Worker (*Female), Bromley, BR1. £23.00 gross per hour. A rewarding opportunity to support Amelia, a bright and sociable seven-year-old with cerebral palsy and auditory neuropathy. Join her supportive family and help Amelia enjoy Sunday activities, family time and opportunities to develop her independence.

Key Information

• Job Title: Sunday + Bank Support Worker
• Pay: £23.00 gross per hour
• Location: Bromley, BR1
• Start Date: ASAP
• Hours and Days of Work: Approximately 36 Sundays per year, 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM, plus additional bank cover for staff sickness and holidays
• Essential Experience: Professional or personal experience supporting children with additional needs or disabilities, with an understanding of how to adapt support to the individual child. Strong communication skills when working with children, parents and wider support teams. Good organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage different responsibilities effectively.
• Desirable: Previous experience working in a family support role. Familiar with AAC and sign language. Paediatric First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Driver Required: No for Sunday cover; driving licence preferred for additional weekday or holiday support. Automatic Volvo XC90 available on duty.
• Family Pets: None

This role is open to female applicants only.

Where a specific gender is essential to meet the client's needs, this is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Amelia, 7, is bright, determined and sociable. She has cerebral palsy affecting all four limbs, mixed spasticity and dystonia, and auditory neuropathy. She is a wheelchair user and non-verbal, communicating through limited speech, basic British Sign Language, gestures and an AAC device.

A warm and patient Support Worker is sought to provide personal care, transfers and support with communication, while helping Amelia enjoy swimming, family time, Sunday School, homework and age-appropriate activities. Experience supporting children with additional needs or disabilities is essential.