Weekend Support Worker

Description

SEN Support Worker, Bourne End, SL8. Looking for a bubbly, outdoorsy Support Worker to bring fun and adventure to the weekends and school holidays of a happy, caring 21-year-old young lady with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Up to £22.00 gross per hour.

Nearest Station: Bourne End

Salary/Wage: £20.00 per hour weekdays | £22.00 per hour weekends (gross)

Driving Requirements: Yes, automatic car provided for use whilst on duty

Essential: Autism experience with a young adult, basic life support or first aid training. Outgoing personality and happy to explore the outdoors. Female applicants only

Start Date: ASAP – contract offered until September 2026 (possibility of extension)

Days & Hours: Saturdays and Sundays (2 per month) 11.00am–6.00pm.

School/College Holidays: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10.00am–6.30pm.

Additional hours available if desired

Pets in Home: Friendly Cockapoo

Accommodation Provided: Self-contained flat available for weekend shifts if required

Recruiter Contact: Rachael

About the Client/Child: Ella is 21 years old and a charismatic, happy and caring young woman with a real love for walking, adventure and theme parks. She is very sociable and enjoys being out and about, meeting people and keeping busy. Ella has Autism Spectrum Condition and Epilepsy, which developed in recent years and is currently well managed with daily medication. She is physically very able and communicates using facial expressions and a few words.

At times, particularly pre-menstrual, Ella can become agitated or dysregulated, which may include biting her hands or banging her head. Loud noises are a common trigger. During these moments, Ella responds best to calm reassurance, low demands and gentle distraction, and episodes are usually short-lived. Ella attends a specialist college in Dorset and receives weekend and school holiday support at the family home in Bourne End.

The Role at a Glance: This role focuses on supporting Ella to build independence and self-help skills while planning fun, engaging activities and trips during weekends and school holidays. Ella has many interests, so there will be plenty to plan and enjoy together. You’ll encourage and motivate her, helping her develop confidence and independence.

The role also includes supporting Ella with personal care, meal preparation and light household tasks, particularly during school holidays. There are a minimum of two weekend shifts per month, with rotas planned 12 weeks in advance. Overnight accommodation can be provided if you wish to stay over while on shift. Ella is in her final year of college, and the family will be exploring residential options from September 2026. The contract will run until at least September 2026, with the possibility of extending to December 2026 if Ella returns for an additional college term.

This Job Would Suit: An energetic, positive and confident *female Support Worker with experience supporting a young adult with autism. You’ll be a driver, enjoy being active and outdoors, and be happy to support Ella to make the most of her weekends and holidays.

Why You’ll Love This Role: You’ll be joining a well-known Snap Care family we’ve worked with for many years, and the role comes highly recommended by current and previous candidates. You’ll work in a supportive, welcoming environment and make a real difference in the life of a kind, fun and caring young woman. Your enthusiasm and creativity will be genuinely valued.

Recruitment Process: This vacancy is being managed through Snap Care’s Shortlist Service. We will review applications and verify essential criteria before passing suitable CVs and details to the client/case manager to continue the process. By applying, you consent to your details being shared.

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: 5417771143