Support Worker in CR8 Purley. An exciting new part-time role supporting a happy 16-year-old boy with Cerebral Palsy at home and in the community, £18.80 to £20.80 gross per hour
• Nearest Station: Purley
• Salary/Wage: Weekdays, 18.80 gph / Weekends, 20.80 gph
• Driving Requirements: essential, WAV vehicle Automatic whilst on duty
• Essential: Experience supporting teenagers with cerebral palsy, and Epilepsy. Ability to follow clear guidance and maintain professional boundaries. * Female applicants only
• Start Date: May/June 2026
• Days & Hours: Monday 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm, Thursday 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm, 6 hours on Saturday, beginning at 10.00 am
• Pets in Home: One very friendly small dog
• Recruiter Contact: Janet
About the Client/Child Danny is 16 years old; he is a lovely, happy boy who lives with his incredibly loving mum and dad. He enjoys spending a lot of time on the trampoline or listening to music. Danny has Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy and requires personal care. He uses a manual wheelchair whilst out and at home is able self-mobilise with support. He is non-verbal, communicating gestures and noises and can eat and drink with gentle support and encouragement.
The Role at a Glance This is a part-time SEN Support Worker role providing consistent after-school and weekend support for Danny and his family. The core hours are currently Monday and Thursday from 3.00 pm to 7. 00 pm to 19:00, plus 6 hours on a Saturday, with the potential for hours to increase overtime. Danny’s *female support worker will be in the family home to meet Danny after his school transport drops him off, and will support his after-school routine, personal care, preparing teatime food and leisure activities at home and around his local neighbourhood. The family is moving within the following couple of months, to the Purley area. It is exciting for Danny that his new garden will have an in-ground trampoline which he will be able to access safely himself. On a Saturday, Danny will usually be up and ready for his day ahead. When the weather is kind Danny loves to go his local trampoline park where he will stay for as long as he can – his new support worker will need to be active and fit! There are lots of different, interesting walks which Danny likes to do; the local park or wandering up high street. In August, Danny and his family will be traveling to a UK destination, and it would be very beneficial if the new support worker accompanied them.
This Job Would Suit This role would suit a * female support worker who is experienced in supporting children or young people within family homes and comfortable working alongside family members. It would be ideal for someone who is calm, warm and understands professional boundaries. The right person will genuinely enjoy engaging in Danny ’s favourite sensory routines; he will thrive having someone by his side enjoying the same things.
Why You’ll Love This Role This role offers the chance to build a meaningful relationship with a very engaging young man and to make a real difference to him and his family. The role is supported by a case manager, so ongoing supervision and support will be provided. For the right person this is a rewarding and impactful opportunity.
Recruitment Process This vacancy is being managed through Snap Care’s Shortlist Service. We will review all applications and verify the essential criteria that 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.
Recruitment Process This vacancy is being managed through Snap Care’s Shortlist Service. We will review all applications and verify the essential criteria that 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.
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