Overview
SEN Support Worker, West London, W14. A wonderful part time position to support a very endearing boy of 11 who has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and a learning disability. Wardrobe/shift details: Weekdays £18.80, Weekends £20.80. Gross per hour.
About our client
Fen is 11 years old and lives with his mum and dad in West London; within the next few months the family will be moving to South West London. Fen is incredibly gentle, sweet, and loving; he loves one to one interaction, games that he can join in with, listening to people read books to him, and especially Peppa Pig and Shrek. He has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, and a Developmental Delay. He is a full-time wheelchair user, and communicates using body language, sounds and facial expressions. He is also learning how to use his iPad to communicate via an app. Fen is fully dependent for all his care needs, such as PEG feeding and medication; mum is the second support worker however, when Fen and his family relocate to their new property his team will expand and he will have two dedicated SEN Support Workers with him during the day.
Overview of role
On arrival from school Fen really enjoys quiet time and rest after a busy day at school, and then his SEN Support Worker will assist with his therapy routines and goals, as set by his therapists. His family and team work hard to keep Fen infection free, so there may be days when he does not attend school. If this happens, the SEN Support Worker may be asked to start earlier on those days. Fen will not require help with his sleep routine, as he typically has a cuddle with Mum and drifts off to sleep; you will assist with personal hygiene and getting into his pajamas. Sunday activities will typically be planned by Fen and his family, weather permitting, with options such as local walks, drives, and visits to interactive theatres or indoor games, plus lots of chatting and laughter. Fen’s mum is a wonderful cook, so there are always inviting aromas from the kitchen.
Who this job would suit
Someone who really understands working within a family unit, sensitive to the needs and wishes of Fen’s family, who is gentle and warm in their approach. A confident driver is a must and ideally happy to travel — there will be two trips this year, including one to Dubai.
Essential and desirable qualifications
* Essential: Experience supporting a young person within a home environment, manual handling, physical disability, confident driver. Non-smoker / non-vaper.
* Desirable: Epilepsy knowledge/training and PEG feeding.
Job details
* Start Date: ASAP
* Days & Hours: Two weekdays: 2.00pm to 8.00pm, and Sunday: 8.00am to 8.00pm
* Nearest Tube/Station: West Kensington; relocating to South West London in the coming months
* Driver Essential? Yes, confident driving a WAV large, adapted vehicle (automatic)
* Family/Client Pets: N/A
Recruitment/candidates
Recruiter: Jade | janet@snapcare.co.uk
About our client and recruitment notes: Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm essential criteria are 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 note, 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.
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