Title: Holiday SEN Nanny
Location: Hitchin
Nearest Tube/Station: Hitchin, SG4
Wage/Salary: Up to £16.50 gross per hour
Driver Essential? Preferable
Essential: Supporting children with physical disability and working within a family home, non-smoker/vaper. This role is open to *female applicants only.
Start Date: 25th July to 31st August 2022
Days & Hours: Up to 20 hours per week
Family/Client Pets: No
Recruiter: Kamila Kamila@snapcare.co.uk
About this client/child:
Jimmy (5 and 6 months), is a charming and happy boy who loves singing nursery rhymes, playing with his toy piggy, swimming, feeding the ducks in the park and going on trains. Jimmy has cerebral palsy, global developmental delay, epilepsy, and ASC. He is very active and enjoys being in his walker, riding his trike and generally being on his feet. He can stand very well with support. Jimmy has echolalia and limited speech, if motivated he can use some words in functional way but his communication style is not yet established.
Overview of role:
We are looking to find a fun and lively SEN *female Nanny to support Jimmy during the school summer holidays. The role will involve building a caring relationship with Jimmy, planning age-appropriate activities and days out and creating opportunities to implement his physiotherapy in a fun and playful way. Assisting with personal care, feeding, light housework/nursery duties, as needed. And of course, having lots of fun! £15.50 to 16.50 gross per hour depending on experience. Monday to Friday up to 20 hours per week, ideally 4- 5 hours per day in the afternoons. Some flexibility on hours and days for the right person.
Who this job would suit:
This role will suit an experienced and proactive Nanny who has previously supported children with physical and learning disabilities and enjoys working in a family environment. You will be working alongside Jimmy’s mum and you need to be a team player. You will be a fun, enthusiastic person with plenty of energy and a can-do attitude!
What’s great about this job:
This is a great opportunity for a fun and experienced nanny to spend summer holidays with this lovely little boy. This is a casual contract with the opportunity to extend to school holidays and regular weekends.
Who is recruiting for this role?
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Please note:
*Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for female or male worker to work with our client.