* Nearest Station: Kingston train station
* Salary/Wage: Weekdays £18.00 gph | Sleeping night £12.21 gph | Weekends £19.50 gph
* Driving Requirements: Yes, a driver is required; an automatic vehicle is provided whilst on duty
* Essential: Experience working with young adults with Cerebral Palsy and learning disabilities, excellent communication skills. Open to *female candidates only. Must have a full UK clean driving licence.
* Days & Hours: Two Fridays per month: 4:30pm through to Saturday morning, 11.00 am One of those Fridays (once per month): 4.30pm through to 6.30pm Saturday.
* Pets in Home: One small, fluffy dog
* Accommodation Provided: Very comfortable single bedroom while working
* Recruiter Contact: Janet
About the Client/Child: Anna is an outgoing, engaging and quick-witted 18-year-old who lives with her family in an adapted home in Surrey. She attends residential school during the week and enjoys spending her weekends at home.After a busy week at school, Anna enjoys relaxing in bed and can need some gentle encouragement and motivation to get up and make the most of her weekends. We are looking for someone positive and proactive who can motivate Anna to try new activities and enjoy different experiences. Anna has a fantastic sense of humour, is very quick witted and loves making people laugh. Once she feels comfortable, she enjoys fun, playful conversation and brings lots of personality to those around her. Anna is a huge Taylor Swift fan and has even seen her live at the O2. She absolutely loves music and enjoys attending live shows, West End productions, music festivals and a variety of events. She is also a big foodie and regularly goes out for meals with her support workers and family. Anna is a big Disney fan and enjoys relaxing at home watching Disney films – especially Snow White and was supported by her staff last year on a trip to Disneyland Paris. Anna has cerebral palsy and learning disabilities. She uses an electric wheelchair and requires support with personal care, as well as moving and handling. Anna is verbal and prefers to communicate verbally, although it can take a little time to get used to her communication style while you are getting to know each other. She uses an AAC device at school but does not always use this at home. Anna can experience some anxieties, so it is important that new staff take things slowly and approach her gently while building a trusting relationship. Once Anna feels comfortable with you, she is warm, engaging and great fun to spend time with.
The Role at a Glance: This role involves assisting Anna with her daily activities, championing her independence, and engaging her in fun outings such as the festivals and concerts she loves to go to. On Friday evenings, Anna is usually tired and ready for bed between 9.00 and 10.00 pm. She requires support with her bedtime routine and settling for the night. She sleeps well and usually doesn’t wake until 8:00–9:00 am. If she does wake, she can text, and the support worker bedroom is upstairs. Weekday hours are paid at £18.00 until 11:30 pm, followed by a Sleeping Night rate of £12.21 ( Weekday night rate: in line with National Minimum Wage / Weekend rate: National Minimum Wage + £1 uplift) from 11:30 pm to 7:00 am. From 7:00 am on Saturdays, the rate is a weekend rate and increases to £19.50 per hour, with the Sleeping Night rate at £12.21.
This Job Would Suit: A *female Support Worker who is super energetic, ideally has similar tastes in music, festivals and has a genuine passion for supporting young people. This role could work well for someone looking for working part time alongside studying. A driver is essential for this role, and you must feel confident driving an automatic wheelchair adapted vehicle.
Why You’ll Love this role: This is a lovely role, Anna being at the centre of it all. As well as her welcoming family and supportive case manager, ongoing training and supervision is also available. Working alongside Anna, to be able to make a positive impact on her life will be incredibly rewarding.
Recruitment Process This vacancy is being managed through Snap Care’s Shortlist Service. We will review all applications and verify the essential criteria are met before passing suitable CVs and contact details to our client/case manager, who will continue the recruitment process directly. By applying, you consent to your details being shared with our client.
Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.
*If a specific gender is required, this is a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
Salary description
£18.00 - £19.00 per hour