Support worker - united kingdom, hornchurch, london

title: full care team

location: hornchurch, rm11

nearest tube: hornchurch

wage: up to £17.00 gross per hour

driver essential? essential

essential: early years’ experience, complex medical needs, dbs and satisfactory reference, swimmer

preferable: supporting young clients with cerebral palsy

start date: asap

days & hours: full time and part time roles available

family/client pets: no

recruiter: kamila

about this client/child:

anna (4) is a gorgeous and happy little girl with the biggest smile. she loves cuddles, spending time with her parents and younger sister. she just started attending a primary school twice a week, which she really enjoys. anna sustained a severe brain injury which resulted in cerebral palsy, dystonia and fluctuating tone, sight impairment and microcephaly. she is hoisted for all transfers. anna is non-verbal, she communicates using facial expression, vocalisation and is just starting to explore using eye pointing. her medication, fluids and feeds are administered via peg. anna requires 2:1 care at all times.

overview of role:

we are looking for friendly, caring, and experienced support workers to provide 2:1 care and support to anna with her daily routine before and after school. you will be assisting with all aspects of daily tasks, medical needs, personal care, explore new hobbies and interests, plan and organize activities and accessing the community. you will attend therapy sessions with anna and implement her therapy programme into daily routine. some light housekeeping duties will be required. part of the role will be also facilitating play with anna’s little sister.

days and hours available: school term: monday to friday 7.00am to 10.00am and 3.00pm to 8.30pm, saturday and sunday: 8.30am to 8.30pm. school holidays: monday to sunday 8.30am to 8.30pm. please contact us with your availability.

who this job would suit:

this role would suit sensitive and caring support workers with previous experience supporting a young client with complex medical needs. you will be a great team player and enjoy working in a home environment.

what’s great about this job:

this is a great opportunity to join a newly established team and supporting this amazing little girl and her family. excellent training opportunities and friendly working environment. ongoing support from the case manager.

who is recruiting for this role?

we are working in association with a 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.

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