Support worker | rh7

SEN Support Worker / Buddy in Lingfield, Surrey (RH7). A fantastic opportunity for a compassionate, energetic, and highly capable professional to support an 18-year-old young woman as she transitions into university life and develops greater independence.
Salary/Wage: £23.00 gross per hour | Approx. £41,710.00 gross per annum (based on 39 weeks per year)
Driving Requirements: Yes, own car required for travel to and from the family home and whilst on duty (mileage paid)
Essential: Experience supporting young people or adults with learning disabilities. Confident supporting individuals with epilepsy, including following seizure protocols and administering medication. Calm under pressure with a safe, consistent, and reliable approach. Non-smoker/vaper. Respectful, patient, and comfortable working within a family environment. This role is open to *female applicants only.
Desirable: Experience supporting individuals with visual impairment. Knowledge or experience of ketogenic diets and epilepsy management training. Previous experience supporting young adults with complex needs.
Start Date: September 2026
Days & Hours: Term Time Only: Monday to Thursday 8:30 am–6:30 pm, Friday 8.30 am - early finish around 3:00 pm
Pets in Home: None
Recruiter Contact: Rachael (url removed)
About the Client/Child
Zoe is an 18-year-old young woman with a cognitive visual impairment, epilepsy, and a learning disability. She is warm, engaging, and enjoys music, family time, holidays, car rides, role play, stories, her iPad, and spending time in the garden. She responds well to 1:1 support and builds strong rapport once trust is established. While she has a degree of independence, she requires close supervision due to seizure risk and potential falls. She benefits from structure, reassurance, and consistent support throughout her daily routine.
The Role at a Glance
This is a varied and rewarding support role combining personal care, companionship, and independent living support. You will assist Zoe with morning routines, dressing, and administering morning and afternoon medication, as well as supporting travel to and from university in Surrey to which you will drive her to. You will also support the family with daily errands, light housekeeping, laundry, and gradually assist with meal preparation, including ketogenic diet meals. Following university, you will engage Zoe in meaningful, enjoyable activities that promote confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing, always ensuring a safe and structured environment.
This Job Would Suit
An energetic, caring, and proactive Support Worker or Personal Assistant who enjoys working with young adults and supporting independence in a meaningful way. You will be confident managing epilepsy care, ideally with experience in complex needs, and bring a flexible, practical, and person-centred approach to daily support and life skills development.
Why You’ll Love This Role
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support Zoe as she begins university life in Surrey, helping her build confidence, independence, and routine in a safe and supportive environment. You will join a warm and appreciative family who value consistency, kindness, and initiative, with the chance to make a genuine and lasting difference in a young person’s life.
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.
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