TS17 | SEN Nanny / Manny

Snap Childcare; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare support service in York is seeking two Family Support Workers to assist a young boy with disabilities and his family. Responsibilities include personal care, supporting therapies, and general household duties. The ideal candidates will have experience with children with disabilities and be willing to travel with the family. Full training and professional support are provided, creating a nurturing environment for both staff and family.

Benefits

Full training through a Case Management company

Professional support and supervision

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with children, especially those with disabilities.
• Good understanding of family dynamics and supportive roles.
• Willingness to travel on family holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist Adam with personal care and daily activities.
• Plan and support therapies and recreational activities.
• Provide general housekeeping and care for siblings.
• Support family during gatherings and travels.

Skills

Experience working with children under two

Experience with physical and learning disabilities

Understanding of ABI and epilepsy

Punjabi language skills

Ability to support a family with multiple caring responsibilities

Job description

Title

SEN Nanny / Manny, two positions

Location

TS17 Thornaby

Pay & Hours

Gross per hour. Days & Hours: Monday to Friday.

About the Job

We are recruiting two Family Support Workers to support Adam, a 9‑year‑old boy with cerebral palsy, global developmental delay and epilepsy (controlled with medication), and his family. Adam attends an SEN school and has a range of therapies planned. He can walk short distances with support and uses a buggy for outings. His speech and understanding are significantly delayed; he often uses shouting or shouting to vocalise.

Responsibilities

• Assist Adam with dressing, toileting, bathing and feeding.
• Plan, supervise and support all therapies, activities, bath time, play time and outings.
• Provide general housework such as laundry and light housekeeping, relieving Adam’s parents.
• Look after Adam’s younger sister when Adam is at school.
• Support the home during family gatherings and friends’ visits.
• Occasionally accompany the family on holidays within the UK and abroad.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under two and children with physical and learning disabilities.
• Desirable: Understanding of ABI and epilepsy; Punjabi language skills to improve communication with some family members.
• Good understanding of working within a family home; ability to support a family with multiple caring responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel on family holidays and cover staff annual leave.

Benefits

• Full training through a Case Management company.
• Professional support and supervision.
• Be part of a supportive team of staff assisting a loving family.