Support Worker CR8

Snap Care; Croydon; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-duty driver

Job summary

Billy, 16, in Purley CR8, is seeking a part-time Support Worker to join a welcoming family. You will support a lively young man with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy, encouraging independence, personal care and participation in community activities.

Shifts include Monday, Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings with travel by company vehicle. Experience with moving and handling is essential; a friendly, proactive approach and reliability are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting teenagers with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy.
• Ability to confidently support moving and handling and community activities.
• Female applicants only (gender requirement).

Responsibilities

• Encourage independence and personal care for Billy.
• Engage in after-school and weekend activities in home and community.
• Support moving, handling and safe participation in activities.

Skills

Moving and handling

Teenagers support

Tools

Driver on duty

Job description

Support Worker (Female), Purley CR8. £18.80 gross per hour weekdays, £20.80 gross per hour weekends. A rewarding part-time opportunity to support a lively 16-year-old young man with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. Join him for fun, active adventures at home and in the community.

Key Information

• Job Title: Support Worker
• Pay: Weekdays, £18.80 gross per hour (Weekdays). Weekends, £20.80 gross per hour
• Location: Purley CR8
• Hours and Days of Work: Monday and Thursday 3:00 PM to 07:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Essential Experience: Experience supporting teenagers with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. Ability to confidently support a tall, active young man with moving and handling and community-based activities. *Female applicants only.
• Driver Required: Yes – Automatic WAV vehicle available whilst on duty
• Family Pets: One very friendly small dog
• Recruiter: Sally [e-mail]

Billy, 16, is a cheerful, energetic young man who has Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. He loves trampolining, music and exploring his local community. As his Support Worker, you will encourage his independence, support his personal care and enjoy a varied, active role alongside a welcoming family. This opportunity is ideal for someone confident supporting teenagers with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy, including moving and handling, who enjoys community-based activities and can build a positive rapport. After-school and weekend shifts offer consistency, variety and the chance to make a genuine difference.

*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.