Support Worker | ME3

Snap Care; Salters Cross; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Snap Care is seeking a warm, energetic SEN Support Worker to assist a 25-year-old with a physical and learning disability in Strood, Kent. The role requires a female candidate, a caring attitude, and the ability to work within a 2:1 team.

Training will be provided, and weekend flexibility is essential for this maternity cover. Shifts are two 12-hour blocks across six weeks, with a total of 24 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Care, childcare, or support worker experience (personal or professional).
• Excellent verbal communication skills and a high level of spoken English.
• Role requires female applicants only. Desirable: Enhanced DBS on Update Service.
• Driver required: automatic adapted car for use while on duty.

Responsibilities

• Support Josh, a 25-year-old with physical and learning disabilities, in a family home on a 2:1 shift pattern.
• Work 24 hours per week with two 12-hour shifts (7:30 AM–7:30 PM), including one weekend day.
• Receive full training and operate as part of an experienced team; weekend flexibility is essential.

Skills

Care experience

Childcare

Support worker

Verbal communication

Spoken English

Team player

Sense of humour

Willingness to learn

Education

DBS check (Enhanced) on Update Service

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
• 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.

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.