Bank Support Worker
Location: Catford, SE6, London
Wage: £15.00 Weekdays | £17.00 Weekends | Gross per Hour | On-call Night rates: £120.00 Weekdays | £136.00 Weekends
Essential: Experience supporting a younger client with complex care needs.
Days & Hours: Bank / Casual Contract, shifts available weekly
Family/Client Pets: Yes, cat and potentially getting a therapy dog soon.
Recruiter: Jade@snapcare.co.uk
About this client/child:
Our client Benjamin is 11 years old; he lives at home with his Mummy and three brothers. Benjamin will be relocating to the Croydon area towards the end of the year / early next year. He is a smiley, happy and engaging young chap and loves to be included in all activities. Benjamin has Total Body Dystonia which affects all areas of his development, he is reliant on others to meet all his needs and has 2:1 support, 24/7. Benjamin is a wheelchair user and uses hoists for all transfers.
Overview of role:
When supporting Benjamin alongside a team member, you will assist with all aspects of his care plan, personal care needs, manual handling, school runs (driving), therapy programmes, and medical needs. The Support Worker will encourage and facilitate Benjamin to engage in activities and explore new hobbies and interests. As mentioned above the family is relocating to Croydon this year so we are looking for a Support Worker that can continue working with Benjamin when he relocates. Shifts:
Weekdays: 2.30pm to 9.00pm,
Weekends: 9.00am - 9.00pm
Nights(waking and on-call): 9.00pm - 9.00am
Who this job would suit:
An experienced, caring and proactive Support Worker, you will be confident working within a family setting. This is a busy family home, so it is ‘all hands-on deck’ when needed! We are looking for a sensitive and experienced Support Worker with excellent communication skills.
What’s great about this job:
Benjamin is well known to Snap; he is a charming young chap and has a great care team in place. This is a wonderful hands-on role that offers excellent pay rates and ongoing training.
Who is recruiting for this role?
On this occasion 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.