Overview
Sophie is intelligent, funny, and a determined 11-year-old with a love for musical theatre, singing, and performing, living with her family in Luton. Sophie and her twin brother were born prematurely (24 + 4 weeks). Sophie developed Retinopathy of Prematurity at birth and as a result she is blind. She attends a mainstream (secondary) school, has an EHCP in place and is making remarkable progress, not only in terms of her education but in all aspects of her life. Sophie currently has a Snap Care SEN PA assisting her during the week, and her team is now expanding to include weekend support.
The Role at a Glance This main aim of this role is to facilitate and foster Sophie's overall independence and self-help skills, giving her every opportunity to learn, grow, build her confidence and share similar experiences with her peer group. The SEN Buddy / Mentor will offer encouragement, support, and motivation to enable Sophie to participate in activities alongside her peers and explore new hobbies and interests; her current interests include swimming, shopping and going to amusement parks. Sophie, like most young people her age enjoys keeping up with her friends on social media, therefore, her SEN Buddy / Mentor will be a whizz with platforms such as Instagram, Tik Tok, Snap Chat, facebook and competent to support safe use of social media.
Role and Suitability
This job would suit a great part-time weekend role for a university student, teaching assistant, or experienced SEN nanny / mentor seeking additional income. You will be interested in performing arts, savvy with social media and technology, and be confident cooking balanced healthy meals. Please only apply if you are a driver with your own car.
Responsibilities
Excellent training available, competitive pay rates and ongoing supervision. Sophie is a joy to work with, and this role comes highly recommended by her current Snap Care SEN PA. Sophie is focused, determined and with the right support in place is exceeding all expectations - you too, can be part of this! A fantastic part-time role - an opportunity not to be missed!
Qualifications
* Essential: Experience supporting young people with additional needs.
* Essential: Competent with social media apps.
* Essential: Confident cooking healthy, nutritious and balanced meals.
* Female applicants only.
* Desirable: Braille experience / scribe experience.
Details
* Salary/Wage: £20.50 Gross per Hour | £205.00 Gross per Shift
* Start Date: ASAP
* Days & Hours: Alternate Saturday AND / OR Sunday: 10.00am - 8.00pm
* Driving Requirements: Yes, own car required for work purposes. (mileage paid)
* Nearest Station: Not applicable. Driver with own car is essential.
* Pets in Home: Not applicable
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
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