Title: Weekend Support Worker
Location: Kingston Vale, SW15
Nearest Tube/Station: Southfields, Wimbledon Chase, Putney
Wage/Salary: £19.00 Gross per Hour | £190.00 Gross per Shift
Driver Essential? Yes, adapted WAV for use on duty
Essential: Experience working with young people with a physical disability, non-smoker/vaper. *This role is open to female applicants only.
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: 3 Saturdays per month 9.00am – 6.00pm
Family/Client Pets: None
Recruiter: Jade Coffey [email protected]
About this client/child:
Chloe aged 10 is a very intelligent and sociable girl. She loves to sing, watch YouTube, and be involved in any games and jokes – she’s always up for a laugh! She is incredibly close with her family including her 2 siblings and enjoys spending time with them. Chloe has cerebral palsy and presents with a hyperkinetic movement disorder. She is mostly non-verbal; communicating well with Makaton, gestures, vocalisation, and AAC on her iPad. She has good hand control. Chloe uses a manual wheelchair and is currently being assessed for a powerchair. She completes standing transfers and can get around (very quickly!) on her knees or bottom shuffling.
Overview of role:
Chloe really enjoys having fun, being active, going to museums, shows, swimming etc. Your role of her Support Worker is to facilitate Chloe on Saturdays to participate in activities, hobbies and be proactive in exploring new interests and finding great new places and events to attend. The Support Worker will also assist Chloe with all her health, care and social needs including personal care. As Chloe has a multi-disciplinary team working with her, you will be trained on how to implement therapies and incorporate them into the day. The role is 3 Saturday’s a month, and the family would ideally like these to run as 3 on / 1 off per month, however there is flexibility for the right candidate.
Who this job would suit:
This will suit a *female Support Worker who is confident, positive, and good fun! You’ll have previous experience supporting a young person with a physical disability and, ideally, a good understanding of how to support clients who are non-verbal. You will preferably have your own car to get to the client’s house as it is not near public transport (driveway parking available).
What’s great about this job:
A role that you can really make a difference and get to be out and about exploring all the great things London has to offer! Not only are the family offering excellent pay rates, but full mandatory and specific clinical training will also be provided. This is really a wonderful opportunity for a *female Support Worker to put their own stamp on the role and create further opportunities for Chloe. The family live in a beautiful, fully adapted home, right on the edge of Richmond Park.
Who is recruiting for this role?
Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is 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. Please see our website for more information.
Please note:
*Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for female or male worker to work with our client.