Support Worker

Snapcare Specialist Recruitment ,
Camberley, Surrey
Salary: Up to £16 per hour

Overview

£14.00 - £16.00 Gross per Hour. Support Workers / Carers positions available on a home care team in Camberley supporting a 9-year-old cheeky chap who has cerebral palsy. Permanent contract. Title: Support Worker / Carer Location: Camberley, Surrey, GU15 Nearest Tube/Station: Camberley Wage: £14.00 Gross per Hour Weekdays | £16.00 Gross per Hour Weekends Driver required? Yes, essential Use of a car? Yes, on duty. Adapted, automatic vehicle Essential: Experience supporting a young client with complex care and medical needs Start Date: ASAP Days & Hours: Term-Time: Monday 7.00am – 9.00am and 3.30pm – 9.00pm Tuesday: 7.00am – 9.00am and 3.30pm – 8.00pm Wednesday: 7.00am – 9.00am Thursday 3.30pm – 8.00pm and Friday 7.00am – 9.00am | School Holidays: Additional hours available. We are looking to employ 2 support workers to fill these shifts, please get in touch with your availability. Family/Client Pets: None We are delighted to be working in association with a private client/case manager on this vacancy; they will be carrying out all recruitment, including shortlisting and interviewing. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to Snap Care sending your CV and contact details directly to our client for their consideration.Please see our website for more info on how Snap works with associated companies/clients. About this client/child: Our client Luke is 9-years-old and lives at home in Camberley with Mum, Dad and his two younger sisters. Luke has cerebral palsy, associated learning and physical disabilities, is a wheelchair user and has epilepsy; he requires support to meet all of his care needs. He enjoys sensory activities, listening to music and spending time with his family. Overview of role: As Luke’s support worker, you’ll work within the family home and the local community, following all areas of his care plan, ensuring his independence is continually promoted, and work alongside his therapy team to deliver therapy programmes such as physiotherapy, OT and SALT. Using a flexible and adaptable approach, you’ll encourage and facilitate Luke to participate in age-related fun and educational activities. This role will involve manual handling, assistance with personal care, engagement in play and education. Who this job would suit: A positive, flexible and adaptable support worker with previous experience caring for a young client with complex care and medical needs. ideally within a family setting. What’s great about this job: A truly rewarding role supporting a lovely young client in a busy and loving family home. You’ll receive excellent training and be supported by a hands-on case manager. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89899460