Weekend position available for a Support Worker / PA in Ashford, Kent. Part-time position supporting a 19-year-old with complex care needs. A fantastic position for a Snap Candidate seeking additional income. £20.00 Gross per Hour

Title: Weekend Support Worker / PA

Location: Ashford, Kent, TN26

Wage/Salary: £20.00 Gross per Hour | £140.00 Gross per Shift

Driver Essential? Yes, and will need own car to travel to and from the family home.

Essential: Experience supporting a young adult with Epilepsy, Autism Spectrum Condition and Behavioural needs

Start Date: ASAP

Days & Hours: Saturday and / or Sunday 9.30am – 4.30pm

Family/Client Pets: Not applicable

Recruiter: Jade [email protected]

About this client/child: Oliver, 19, is an active, happy and cheerful young man with a great sense of humour. He enjoys listening to music, watching Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol, trips out on public transport and top of his hobby list, is visiting places with Windmills. Oliver sustained a brain injury following a misdiagnosis of meningitis after birth. As a result, he has a complicated neurodevelopment disorder which presents as a Learning Disability, Hydrocephalus with a VP shunt in situ, epilepsy (controlled via medication), ADHD, right side Hemiplegia, reduced mobility, and expressive communication difficulties. Oliver struggles with self-regulation and can at times display behaviors that may challenge. He lives with his father; his mother and grandparents visit very regularly, he is very much a family man. We are building up Oliver’s care team gradually to provide 2:1 support.

Overview of role: Oliver’s Support Worker / PA will assist with his activities of daily living, planning and attending activities/outings both at home and out in the community. Oliver likes to plan and be organised, he needs his Support Worker / PA to assist him in this area and would like support with cooking meals and preparing healthy snacks and drinks. Due to Oliver’s VP shunt, he always needs close monitoring in case the shunt becomes compromised (further information available at the interview). You will continually promote Oliver’s independence and support him with his self-help skills and regulation. At times Oliver can present with behaviours that may challenge, therefore, it is essential that you have experience in this area. Light household duties related to Oliver are included in the role and responsibilities.

Who this job would suit: A confident, energetic, and patient Support Worker / PA with a great sense of humour, plenty of banter, and someone who is happy and positive. If you consider yourself an advocate with a passion for supporting clients to reach their potential – this is the role for you! A driver with their own car is essential and you must have previously supported a young adult with epilepsy and behaviours.

What’s great about this job: This is a permanent part-time contract with ongoing training and supervision. Oliver is a pleasure to work with, he loves to laugh and make jokes. You will be valued in your role and really be able to make a difference to a young man’s life. He is at the heart of a supportive and welcoming family.

Who is recruiting for this role? Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care 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.