Support Worker CM14

Snap Care; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated staff room

Toilet facilities

Shower facilities

Kitchenette

Job summary

Snap Care Brentwood is looking for dedicated Support Workers to assist Noah, a sociable 17-year-old with cerebral palsy, epilepsy and autism. You will provide physical care and communication support to help him enjoy outings and everyday adventures with a patient, energetic team.

The role includes term-time mornings and afternoons, Sundays, school holidays and on-call nights with varied shifts. A driver is highly preferable; an adapted automatic vehicle is available on duty.

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience working with children or young people and supporting behaviour that may challenge.
• Essential: Experience with alternative communication or a willingness to learn.
• Desirable: Experience supporting young people with cerebral palsy, autism or complex care needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical care and communication support for Noah.
• Support outings, train journeys and everyday adventures with a sociable, enthusiastic approach.
• Work within a welcoming team and follow training and guidance.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Willingness to learn

Job description

Support Workers, Brentwood, CM14. £15.60 to £18.20 gross per hour. Fantastic opportunity to support a sociable, adventurous 17-year-old with cerebral palsy, epilepsy and autism. Join a welcoming team and help Noah enjoy new experiences, outings and everyday adventures!

Key Information

• Job Title: Support Workers

• Pay: £15.60 weekdays, £17.68 weekends, £16.64 weekday on-call nights, £18.20 weekend on-call nights (gross per hour)

• Location: Brentwood, Essex, CM14

• Start Date: As soon as possible

• Hours and Days of Work: Term-time mornings, afternoons, Sundays, school holidays and on-call nights. Various shifts available;Please refer to the full job advert for details.

• Essential Experience: Experience working with children or young people and supporting behaviour that may challenge. Experience with alternative communication or a willingness to learn.

• Desirable: Experience supporting young people with cerebral palsy, autism or complex care needs.

• Driver Required: Highly preferable; adapted automatic vehicle available on duty.

• Family Pets: Small, friendly dog.

• Accommodation / Facilities: Dedicated staff room, toilet, shower and kitchenette.

• Recruiter: Kayla [e-mail]

Noah, 17, is funny, bright and loves exploring London, train journeys and meeting people. He has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and additional developmental needs, requiring physical care and communication support. Patient, enthusiastic Support Workers will enjoy varied activities, excellent training and a supportive team.