Title: Support Worker / Care Team
Location: Cuckfield, RH17
Nearest Train Station: Balcombe and Haywards Hearth
Salary: Up to £19.00 gross per hour.
Driver required? Essential (to access work)
Use of a car? Yes, on duty, automatic Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)
Essential: Confident working with younger children with physical disabilities, experience working in a family setting, non-smoker/vaper.
Preferable: Conductive Education, implementing therapy programs such as physio, speech, and occupational therapy
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: Available shifts are 4.00pm to 8.30pm Monday – Friday within term time; 9.00am to 8.00pm on weekends and school holidays. Please contact us with your availability.
Family Pets? 1 cat
Recruiter: Jade
About this client:
Zack (9) is a bright, active, and intelligent child. He enjoys swimming, baking, story time, being outside in nature and spending time with his family. Zack is incredibly determined, focused, and strives for his independence. He has Dystonic Cerebral Palsy and epilepsy. Zack is supported in the ethos of conductive education which means he is enabled by his support staff to be as independent as possible in all his activities of daily living. Zack uses eye gaze technology to express his feelings and wishes. Zack has a supportive team of expert therapists who will teach you how to deliver his daily therapy programs.
Overview of role:
As Zack’s Support Worker, you will assist him to continue his therapy programs and develop his independence outside of school hours. This is a very active role where you will incorporate Zack’s therapies into his daily routine and play, through enjoyable activities and exploring new interests. Your input will help promote Zack’s self-help and independence skills and help him reach his full potential. Zack needs full support with his toileting and personal care; his family is building a team that provides him 2:1 support throughout his days. Shifts available are 4.00pm to 8.30pm Mon – Fri; 9.00am to 8.00pm on weekends and school holidays. £17.00 gross per hour weekdays and £19.00 gross per hour weekends.
Who this job would suit:
This job will suit an empathetic, caring, and proactive support worker who enjoys working within a family home. You will need to be fit and healthy, this is a very active role, and have a genuine interest in learning and providing therapy. You will be working alongside another team member and/or Zack’s parents who are wholly supportive and invested in building a positive dynamic team. We are ideally looking for Support Workers that are happy to travel and can join Zack and his family on extensive worldwide travel during school holidays.
What’s great about this job:
This is an interesting permanent role within a very kind and supportive family, with a competitive hourly rate. This role offers great training opportunities, especially in Conductive Education, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech therapy. Excellent travel opportunities with the family.
Who is recruiting for this role?
Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position are met. The client will then continue the recruitment process. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client.