SEN Support Worker / PA, Chislehurst, BR7. A fantastic part-time (3-day) position for a professional SEN Support Worker / PA to assist an engaging, and fun-loving (soon to be) teenager, with a physical disability. Offering up to £20.80 Gross per Hour
Nearest Tube/Station: Sidcup or Chislehurst
Wage/Salary: £19.80 Weekdays | £20.80 Weekends | Gross per Hour
Driver Essential? Yes, WAV for use whilst on duty. (Automatic Drive)
Essential: Experience supporting young people with additional needs. Confident supporting a client swimming or during hydrotherapy sessions. This role is open to *female applicants only.
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: Term-time: Monday, Tuesday: 2.30pm to 7.00pm, Sunday 7.00am to 5.00pm. School Holidays: Monday, Tuesday: 9.00am to 7.00pm and Sunday 7.00am to 5.00pm
Family/Client Pets: Not applicable
Recruiter: Suhada
About our client: Snap Care has had the pleasure of working with Zara, her parents, and case management company for several years; starting with an SEN Nanny! Soon Zara will be turning 13 years old, and transitioning to 2:1 day support, therefore she would like a Support Worker / PA to join her small, dedicated team. She lives at home in Chislehurst with her Mum, Dad and two younger sisters; family is very important to Zara, and she loves being a big sis. Her hobbies include swimming (swimming pool at home), and music (listening to and making her own). Zara has Cerebral Palsy, a PEG in situ, Epilepsy (controlled via medication) and is a full-time wheelchair user. Zara enjoys a blended liquid diet and receives her medication and liquid via her PEG. She communicates through body language, facial expressions, and sounds/noises. She has a great sense of humour and will give a big giggle at silly jokes and funny stories. Zara’s family home is designed to meet all her needs, and full bespoke training is provided as part of your induction.
Overview of role: Zara requires practical hands-on support with all aspects of her ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). The afternoon shift starts with the school run from 2.30pm, either coming home, or attending an activity, appointment or planned event. Zara has a care plan and structured routine which her SEN Support Worker / PA will follow and implement. Throughout the school holidays, there is much more scope to plan fun activities and trips out and about. You will be working on a 2:1 basis alongside another member of Zara’s support team. Further information is available on application.
Who this job would suit: A proactive, reliable, and caring, *female SEN Support Worker / PA. For this position you must have some experience supporting children or teenagers with additional needs.
What’s great about this job: Both current and past employees highly recommend this role. Zara is a fabulous young lady, she loves to laugh, giggle and have fun! This is a busy, fun, and welcoming family home. An opportunity not to be missed!
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