Support worker - united kingdom, leyton, london

title: support worker

location: leyton, e10

nearest train station: leyton

salary: £17.00 gross per hour

driver required? essential

use of a car? yes, on duty, automatic

essential: supporting young clients with behaviour that may challenge, learning and physical disability, non-smoker/vaper,

start date: asap

days & hours: term time: monday to friday 6.30am to 9.30am, and then 3.15pm to 8.30pm. school holidays: any 3 days 9.00am to 6.00pm.

family pets? none

recruiter: kamila nevrklova

about this client:

felix (6), is a charming and curious little boy who enjoys playing with soft plays blocks and sensory toys, water activities and colouring. felix has a younger sister (4) who he likes to play with. felix has cerebral palsy, developmental delay and learning difficulties. he can walk independently and uses his wheelchair only when going longer distances to help manage his energy. felix is non-verbal but can express his likes and dislikes through gestures and a few words. felix has epilepsy; his seizures are controlled by daily medication but occasionally he needs emergency meds. he is a sweet and friendly boy. however, he can display behaviour that challenges in the form of biting, scratching, screaming, or pinching. you will be attentive to recognise any triggers and support in a proactive way to prevent and deescalate behaviour as they arise.

overview of role:

felix is looking for a caring and experienced support worker who will gently establish a caring bond with him and who will assist with his morning and after school routine. you will provide all aspects of his personal care, administer medication, do school drop offs and pick-ups, and implement the therapy program created by his multidisciplinary team. you will engage and encourage both children in play and assist with light domestic tasks related to the children as and when required. felix’s family haven’t had a support worker involved before, you need to be understanding, respect their boundaries and allow them to adjust to this new situation. days and hours: term time: monday to friday 6.30am – 9.30am and then 3.15pm to 8.30pm. school holidays: any 3 days 9.00am to 6.00pm. £17.00 gross per hour weekdays.

who this job would suit:

this position will suit a calm, intuitive and patient support worker with plenty of experience working with children with behaviour that may challenge. you will enjoy working within a family home environment and providing 1:1 support. you will be a great team player; happy to work alongside both parents and the multidisciplinary team.

what’s great about this job:

this is a truly rewarding position supporting this gorgeous little boy and helping him to reach his full potential. this is a permanent role with competitive hourly rate. you will be offered excellent training program and be supported by felix’s case management company.

who is recruiting for this role?

the our client is using our shortlist service. snap will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is met. the client will then continue the recruitment process. by applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your cv and contact details to our client. please see our website for more information.

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