Support Worker for Teen with Disabilities (20h/wk, Flexible)

Snap Care; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Snap Care in Stevenage is seeking a dedicated Support Worker/Carer (Female) to assist Ellie, a 16-year-old with cerebral palsy, visual impairment, autism and ADHD. The role involves 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings and weekends.

You must have experience supporting clients with disabilities and be comfortable in a family home. A driver is preferred, with mileage paid, and the role is based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting clients with disabilities, SEN or related support needs.
• Comfortable working in a family home environment.
• Swimmer.
• Female only due to client's needs.
• Desirable: experience supporting behaviours that challenge.
• Desirable: fatigue management, regulation management and/or physio programme support.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and support to Ellie, facilitating activities and routines.
• Support with fatigue regulation and management.
• Assist with swimming, outings, shopping and social activities.
• Ensure safety and household tasks in a family home environment.

Skills

Disability support

SEN support

In-home care

Patience

Driver

Job description

Snap Care in Stevenage is seeking a dedicated Support Worker/Carer (Female) to assist Ellie, a 16-year-old with cerebral palsy, visual impairment, autism and ADHD. The role involves 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings and weekends.

You must have experience supporting clients with disabilities and be comfortable in a family home. A driver is preferred, with mileage paid, and the role is based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.