Support Worker ME3

Snap Care; Rochester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Snap Care is hiring a SEN Support Worker (female) to support Josh, a 25-year-old with physical and learning disabilities, in Strood, Rochester. You will work in a fully adapted family home as part of a 2:1 team, with 24 hours per week across two 12-hour shifts, including one weekend day. Training provided and a warm, energetic approach is essential.

This maternity cover role starts ASAP, with a six-week rota and DBS checks desirable; driver with an automatic car is required.

Qualifications

• Care, childcare or support worker experience.
• Excellent verbal communication and a high level of spoken English.
• Willingness to learn and a good team player.
• Female applicants only (gender requirement).

Skills

Care experience

Childcare experience

Team player

English proficiency

Job description

SEN Support Worker (*Female), Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME3. £15.50 gross per hour weekdays, £17.50 gross per hour weekends and waking nights. £31.00 gross per hour Bank Holidays. Rewarding opportunity supporting a funny, sociable 25-year-old with a physical and learning disability. Maternity Cover.

Key Information

• Job Title: SEN Support Worker
• Pay: £15.50 gross per hour weekdays, £17.50 gross per hour weekends and waking nights. £31.00 gross per hour Bank Holidays
• Location: Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME3
• Hours and Days of Work: 24 hours weekly; two 12-hour shifts (7.30 AM to 7.30 PM), Monday to Sunday, including one weekend day. Rota six weeks ahead.
• Essential Experience: Care, childcare, or support worker experience; this can be personal or professional. Genuine interest in supporting a client with additional needs, willingness to learn, good team player and sense of humour. Excellent verbal communication skills and a high level of spoken English as the role requires clear and effective communication with the family and wider support team. This role is open to *female applicants only.
• Desirable: Enhanced Adult DBS on the Update Service, previous care experience, and previous experience of supporting a client living in their family home.
• Driver Required: Yes – Automatic adapted car for use whilst on duty
• Family Pets:1 dog
• Facilities: Fully adapted family home
• Start Date: ASAP – Maternity cover for 12 months

Josh, 25, is funny, sociable and full of personality. He enjoys music, swimming, his sensory room, cinema trips and getting out into the community. He has a physical and learning disability, is a full-time wheelchair user and has complex medical needs.

This role would suit a warm, energetic female who enjoys building meaningful relationships, promoting independence and getting involved in activities. You will work as part of an experienced 2:1 team, with full training provided so ideal for someone with limited Support Worker experience. Weekend flexibility is essential.

*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.