Support Worker Weekends

Description

Support Worker, Drybrook, GL17

A lovely alternate weekend 2:1 role for a kind, dedicated Support Worker to assist a wonderful 24-year-old woman with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. £16.50–£19.00 gph (DOE).

• Location: Drybrook (rural setting)

• Nearest Station: Not applicable – driver with own car essential

• Salary/Wage: £16.50–£19.00 gross per hour depending on experience

• Driving Requirements: Yes. WAV (wheelchair-adapted vehicle) available on duty

• Essential: Experience supporting young people with additional needs; PEG feeding; up-to-date buccal/epilepsy training; non-smoker/vaper; *female applicants only

• Start Date: ASAP

• Days & Hours: Alternate Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 am–8:00 pm

• Pets in Home: Two gentle, friendly dogs

• Recruiter Contact: Janet

About the Client/Child: Lucy, 24, lives in her own fully adapted annex within the family home, surrounded by countryside views. She is at the centre of a busy, loving household with her parents, siblings, and dogs. Lucy enjoys sensory activities and favourite TV programmes such as Strictly Come Dancing, Mr Tumble, and Balamory.

Lucy has quadriplegic cerebral palsy and epilepsy. She requires full support with personal care, manual handling, and administration of feeds, fluids, and medication via PEG. She communicates through vocalisations, especially when uncomfortable, and responds with smiles when content. Her space includes a hydrotherapy pool, sensory room, and garden access.

The Role at a Glance: Lucy’s weekends are active and structured, typically including swimming, sensory sessions, and outings. You will work within a 2:1 team to meet all care and medical needs, including PEG feeds at 12:30 pm and 5:00 pm. The role involves engaging Lucy in meaningful activities and contributing ideas for new experiences. A detailed care plan supports routines, and family members remain closely involved.

This Job Would Suit: An enthusiastic, reliable Support Worker with a genuine passion for supporting young adults with complex needs, comfortable working within a family environment and committed to person-centred care.

Why You’ll Love This Role: Lucy is a joy to support, and her long-standing care team reflects the positive environment, excellent training, and ongoing professional support provided.

Recruitment Process: This vacancy is managed through Snap Care Shortlist Service. Applications are reviewed against essential criteria before being shared with the client/case manager for the next stage.

Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies. Where a specific gender is required, this is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Ad ID: 5418186712