Nearest Tube/Station: Billericay
Wage/Salary: Weekend: £18.54 / £222.48 | Gross per Hour / Shift
Driver Essential? Preferably. Manual WAV for use on duty
Essential: Early years childcare experience
Desirable: Experience in mini button / PEG management and working within a family home
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: Shifts: Every Saturday 8.00am to 8.00pm.
Family/Client Pets: Not applicable
Recruiter: Suhada ((url removed))
About our client: Frankie is 9 years old and lives at home with Mum, Dad, and his two younger sisters. Frankie is a real character; he is an engaging, sociable, happy, and determined chap who strives for his independence. He leads a busy life and has a long list of hobbies and interests. He loves playing games, story time, listening to music, watching the footie with Dad, going for walks, spending time with his friends…the list goes on, and on! Frankie has epilepsy and quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, which affects his cognitive and physical abilities. He uses Eye Gaze Technology and PECs to support his communication. He is a wheelchair user and receives his fluid, nutrition (blended diet), and medication via a mini button PEG. Recently, Frankie underwent surgery for an ITB Pump to help with his muscle spasms/dystonia; this has already made a huge improvement. He is supported on a 2:1 basis by his dedicated care team, providing around the clock support.
Overview of role: A dynamic role focused on holistic person-centered support, working alongside parents and health and social care professionals dedicated to overcoming challenges and providing Frankie with every opportunity and experience. The team supports Frankie at school, facilitating his access to learning/education and enabling him to participate in all school activities. The SEN Support Worker will also support Frankie at home, and in the community. He has an extensive therapy programme supporting his rehabilitation (SLT, Physio, Dramatherapy, OT, etc.). All these programmes are implemented in a fun, imaginative, creative way by his team; full training is provided by his treating therapist. As mentioned, Frankie leads a busy life, with regular appointments, planned activities, play dates, and events. Your role will be to support him with all of this, along with his daily health, care, and medical needs. This position involves lots of play, interaction, team input, and collaboration. Full training provided.
Who this job would suit: Working with young people will be your vocation. It is essential you are dedicated to and invested in Frankie’s development. You will be a bubbly, proactive, positive, and light-hearted SEN professional by nature. The key to winning Frankie over is to make him laugh and giggle (pretending to fall/trip, doing a silly dance, singing (badly!), or creating mischief). You must be confident and have a great sense of humour, with the availability to work every Saturday.
What’s great about this job: The opportunity to support Frankie and be part of his team is of course the best part of this role; Frankie is an amazing young man with huge potential. Frankie’s parents understand the importance of upskilling, continued professional development, and training; therefore, they invest in, and are wholly supportive of each and every member who joins Frankie’s team. This is an opportunity not to be missed! Apply today, and Snap Care will be in touch to discuss your application further.
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, unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies
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