Support Worker

Description

Support Workers, SW15. Warm, fun and proactive *female Support Workers to support Tom, a bright 19-year-old young man with Cerebral Palsy. Up to £20.00 gross per hour. This is a long-term temp role with an urgent start available, job share.

• Nearest Station: Barnes train station

• Salary/Wage: £18.00 to £20.00 gross per hour depending on experience

• Driving Requirements: Yes, confident driver essential. Automatic vehicle available whilst on duty

• Essential: Physical disability/personal care experience. Must hold a valid passport and be a non-smoker/vaper. *Female candidates only

• Desirable: Ability to assist with tube feeding, personal care and manual handling; training provided

• Start Date: ASAP – urgent to September

• Days & Hours: Job share role. During term-time, shifts available Monday to Friday, 6.45 am–9.00 am and 2.00 pm–10.00 pm. During school holidays, shifts available between 6.45 am and 10.00 pm, Monday to Sunday. Part-time and full-time hours available. Please state availability when applying

• Pets in Home: Yes, 2 cats and 2 dogs

• Recruiter Contact: Sally Britton

About this child/client: Tom, 19, enjoys music, creating Spotify and YouTube playlists, films, live music, theatre, comedy shows and day trips into central London using public transport. He loves animals, so being comfortable around pets is important. Tom has a physical disability with limited functional control over his body. He is a full-time wheelchair user and requires support with all transfers and personal care. Tom is non-verbal but communicates very effectively using Eye-Gaze technology. He receives most nutrition via tube feeding, though he can take some food orally. Tom has a great sense of humour once comfortable and benefits from calm, confident and reassuring support.

Overview of role: Tom requires personalised 1:1 support with all aspects of daily living, personal care, social activities and independence. Duties include morning and evening routines, meal preparation, support at home and accompanying Tom on outings and activities. There is also time during quieter periods to organise activities and prepare for appointments or trips. Tom benefits from a structured weekly routine, while weekends are generally more relaxed and activity-focused. Additional hours are available during school holidays, including opportunities to travel with the family to destinations such as Cornwall and Canada.

Who this role would suit: This role would suit *female support workers who are warm, upbeat and genuinely enjoy supporting young adults to live full and meaningful lives. You will be proactive, emotionally intelligent, fun to be around and able to confidently use initiative within a family home. This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking flexible job share hours within a supportive team.

What’s great about this job: This rewarding long-term temporary role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in Tom’s life while working alongside a welcoming and supportive family. Full training is provided, and there are exciting opportunities to travel with the family during school holidays.

Recruitment Process: This vacancy is managed through Snap Care’s Shortlist Service. Applications are reviewed to ensure essential criteria are met before suitable candidates are shared with the 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.

Ad ID: 5418326326