* Nearest Tube/Station: Daventry/Welton
* Wage/Salary: £15.53 Weekdays | £16.56 Weekends | £30.06 Bank Holidays | Gross per Hour
* Driver Essential? Yes, WAV for use on duty (manual transmission – manual licence required)
* Essential: Experience supporting a young person or adult with a learning disability. Good cooking skills. This role is open to *female applicants only, and non-smoker / vapers
* Desirable: Non-verbal communication experience, use of visual communication aids
Start Date: ASAP
* Days & Hours: 3 weekday evenings (to be mutually agreed) 6.00pm – 10.00pm, plus Sunday 8.00am – 6.00pm
* Family/Client Pets: Yes, family cat
* Recruiter: Sally
About this client/child: Mary is a delightful 19-year-old young woman with a wicked sense of humour, a cheeky grin, and a strong personality. She is non-verbal but communicates very clearly in her own way, using gestures, pointing, facial expressions, and by bringing you items such as the DVD she would like to watch. Mary’s communication is supported by using Picture Cards and some Makaton signs to aid communication. Mary has a Learning Disability and enjoys an active, varied life. She loves getting out and about on trips, engaging in activities she enjoys, as well as spending relaxed time at home. Indoors, Mary scoots around confidently on her knees and is very comfortable in her home environment. Mary has a strong multidisciplinary team around her, including Behaviour Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Occupational Therapy, with excellent training and guidance provided to her support team.
Overview of role: Mary requires support with all aspects of daily living, care routines, and accessing the community. A big part of this role is enabling Mary to enjoy meaningful activities and outings, responding to her preferences, and supporting her communication in a respectful and empowering way. Support staff work closely with the MDT and follow structured guidance to promote consistency, independence, and positive outcomes. You will work within her family home and in the community, supporting Mary on a 2:1 basis, encouraging her independence while ensuring her safety, wellbeing, and enjoyment of daily life. We also have two additional roles available, so please let us know your availability. Position 2, Week 1: 6.00pm–10.00pm on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Week 2: Wednesday and Saturday (6.00pm–10.00pm) and Sunday (8.00am–6.00pm). Position 3, Week 1 Waking night, Monday (10.00pm–8.00am) and Week 2 Saturday (10.00pm–8.00am) with additional ad hoc cover for annual leave and sickness.
Who this job would suit: This role would suit an experienced *female Support Worker or someone with some experience supporting a young person or adult with Learning Disabilities who is keen to progress their career in a well-supported environment. You will be calm, patient, observant, and confident using alternative communication methods. A positive attitude, sense of humour, and willingness to learn are essential.
What’s great about this job: Mary is a joy to support – full of character, humour, and individuality. She is supported by a highly involved and caring family, alongside a strong MDT that provides excellent training and ongoing professional support. This is a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference while developing your skills and experience.
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
£15.50 - £16.50 per hour