ID : 18280
£14.00 – £16.00 gross per hour. *Female Support worker with complex care experience required for little girl aged 2.
Title: Weekend Support worker
Location: Oxted, RH8
Nearest Train: Oxted
Wage: £14.00 gross per hour weekdays, £16.00 gross per hour weekends
Driver required? Preferable
Use of a car? On duty
Essential: Supporting a child with complex medical needs during waking nights, manual handling, epilepsy
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: Alternate Saturdays 7:30 am to 6:00 pm and every Sunday night 8:00 pm to 8:00 am
We are delighted to be working in association with a case management company on this position. They will be carrying out all recruitment once candidate CVs have been forwarded for their consideration. Please see our website for more info on how Snap works with associated companies/clients.
Sarah 2, is an adorable little girl who likes being cuddled and listening to music, particularly reggae! She enjoys a lot of stimulation, soft, furry textures and responds well to sensory equipment. Sarah has cerebral palsy, dystonia, epilepsy, visual impairment and a sleeping disorder. We are looking for a night support worker with extensive experience with complex needs to assist Sarah with all aspects of her routine.
At night you will be responsible for supporting Sarah by providing personal care, following recommended therapy techniques, monitoring her health, providing Sarah with reassurance and facilitating a good night’s sleep. Sarah can often wake early and remain awake for the rest of the day, so on these occasions, you will be required to play with her and facilitate purposeful and stimulating activity. If you are confident with complex medical care and have experience in a waking night role we would love to hear from you.
This job will suit an empathetic, caring and kind person who enjoys working within a family home and providing 1:1 support. A truly rewarding position and opportunity to work which this fantastic little girl.
*Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female worker to work with our client.
