Part Time SEN Support Worker, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17. A fantastic SEN Support Worker role available for an engaging, proactive and dedicated SEN professional to assist a young woman with complex care and medical needs. Up to £19.00 GPH Nearest Tube/Station: Not applicable. Driver with own car is essential due to rural location Wage/Salary: £17.00 - £19.00 Gross per Hour. Driver Essential? Yes, essential. WAV for use on duty Essential: Previous experience supporting a young person with additional needs. Excellent communication skills. This role is open to *female applicants only. Confident supporting a young person in water / during hydro sessions. Non smoker / vaper. Start Date: ASAP Days & Hours: Friday 12.00 pm – 8.00 pm and every other weekend, working both Saturday and Sunday starting at 8am for 12 hours Family/Client Pets: Yes, 3 gentle and friendly dogs Recruiter: Janet (url removed) | Jade (url removed) About our client: Lucy, 23 years old, has her own annex which is fully adapted to meet all her needs and surrounded by outstanding views of the Gloucestershire/Welsh countryside. Lucy is at the heart of her family; her mum, dad, two siblings and 3 dogs make this a very busy and happy household. Lucy has her own hydrotherapy pool, a wonderful bedroom and sensory room with access to her garden. Lucy loves sensory input, for example watching TV programs; Strictly Come Dancing, Mr Tumble and Balamory are firm favourites. Lucy has quadriplegic cerebral palsy and epilepsy. She requires support in all aspects of personal care, administering feeds, liquids and medication via her PEG, and manual handling. Lucy will vocalise her needs, especially if she is feeling discomfort or pain. She has a lovely smile for you when she is feeling happy and content. Overview of role: Lucy has a busy schedule, and with the help of her team of SEN Support Workers and her Mum, her weekly plans are well organised. Typically, days involve tutoring, therapy appointments, swimming, sensory activities, trips out and about etc. Lucy’s team support her on a 2:1 basis, and ensure all her health, care and medical needs are met. The SEN Support Worker will be proactive and look at new activities Lucy can participate in. Sundays are typically chill days for Lucy, she loves to snuggle up with Mum and Dad and watch movies or go for a nice walk or drive. When Lucy is happy and content, the SEN Support Worker will use the down time on Sundays to set everything up for the week ahead such as; organise and replenish stock levels, maintain and clean equipment, or complete some light household duties; all related to Lucy. Who this job would suit: A proactive, engaging and dedicated SEN professional with a genuine interest and passion supporting young people with additional needs. You will need to be fun, motivated and personable, and comfortable working within a family environment. What’s great about this job: Having the opportunity to work with and support Lucy, is by far, the very best aspect of this role; she is a fabulous young woman. All of Lucy’s team have worked with her for a number of years, testament to the wonderful working environment, ongoing support and supervision, and excellent training opportunities. Apply today! 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. * When a specific gender is essential, it is considered a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, for a female or male worker to work with our client