• Nearest Station: Sloane Square / Gloucester Road / South Kensington / Canterbury Train Station
• Salary/Wage: £22.00 to £24.00 gross per hour depending on experience
• Driving Requirements: While on duty, use of automatic family car.
• Essential: Professional experience supporting autistic children. Non-smoker/vaper. Physically fit and active. Confident swimmer. Confident driver, with a clean UK license. *female only applicants
• Start Date: ASAP
• Days & Hours: 3 consecutive weekends on duty, followed by one weekend off: Saturday and Sunday: 09.00am to 7.00pm.
• Pets in Home: Yes, small dog
• Accommodation Provided: On country weekends, a comfortable bedroom and bathroom on a separate floor
• Recruiter Contact: Janet
About the Client/Child Lucas, 7.5 years old, is an affectionate and energetic little boy who lives with his mum dad and older sister Sara, 11. Lucas is physically strong and active; he enjoys trampolining, swimming and visiting local parks. He also enjoys coffee shops, books, characters, audio stories and TV shows. Lucas is autistic and non-verbal, with developmental delay. He attends a specialist SEN school with full time 1:1 support. He receives both speech and language therapy (SALT) and occupational therapy (OT) as part of his education. To support his communication, Lucas uses an AAC device (Proloquo) on his iPad. He needs assistance modelling how to express his wants and needs. Lucas loves his food; he requires support to feed himself. He also requires prompting and support when using the bathroom. Lucas was very recently diagnosed with Epilepsy so is being supported with medication twice daily.
The Role at a glance Lucas’s weekend SEN Nanny/Manny will support him in the activities he enjoys. Weekends are split between London and the family’s Kent home, including swimming lessons, trampoline parks and trips to local playgrounds. The role includes driving him to activities and providing attentive supervision throughout. At times, the SEN Nanny will have sole charge of Lucas, while at other times, the role will involve shared experiences, such as family outings to the park. Weekends are planned in advance, with three consecutive weekends on duty followed by one weekend off. Hours are 9:00am to 7:00pm, No duties are required between 7:00pm and 9:00am. The current SEN Nanny travels to Canterbury on Saturday mornings; the home is conveniently located a short distance from the train station, or parking is available. When working in Kent, the family provides comfortable overnight accommodation on a private floor with your own bedroom and bathroom.
This Job Would Suit This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced candidate with a background in supporting nonverbal autistic children. The role offers the chance to bring your skills and expertise for Lucas to thrive in his ongoing development while creating meaningful and engaging experiences for him. Weekends give Lucas the opportunity to enjoy his favourite activities and unwind after a busy week. This is a long-term position, ideal for an experienced candidate looking for additional hours on the weekends. The family are looking for someone who will support Lucas and fit into their home and family life. You must be fit and strong to keep up with Lucas and ensure his safety. A confident swimmer is essential; Lucas loves swimming.
Why You’ll Love This Role Working with Lucas will give you a fabulous opportunity to make a significant impact on his life, and be part of a warm, supportive family environment. The family’s strong commitment to teamwork creates an environment which is both fulfilling and enjoyable. Plus, supporting Lucas will be an exceptionally rewarding experience. Lucas is a lovely boy but with complex needs he requires support and needs to build a relationship of trust with his SEN weekend nanny.
Who is recruiting for this role? Snap Care will be carrying out all recruitment including shortlisting, recruiter interviews and arranging employer interviews. Please note, unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies. * When a specific gender is essential, it is considered a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, for a female or male worker to work with our client. Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies
Salary description
£22.00 - £24.00 per hour