Support Worker / Carer, Hildenborough, TN11. A weekend position available for a professional and dedicated Support Worker seeking additional hours on a complex care team.  £224.89 – £246.40 Gross per Shift

Nearest Tube/Station: Hildenborough (15-minute walk to family home)
Wage/Salary: £18.51 - £20.28 Weekends | £224.89 – £246.40 per Shift (DOE) All figures quoted in gross.
Driver Essential? Yes, WAV automatic drive for use on duty
Essential: Willingness to learn and a genuine passion to work within health and social care, experience in care work preferred but not essential as full training will be provided. This role is open to *female-only applicants.
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: 12.15 hours shifts. Start time: 06.45am – 7.00pm Saturday and / or Sunday
Family/Client Pets: 2 friendly dogs.
Recruiter: Jade (url removed)

About this client/child: Phoebe (19) is a lovely young lady who loves everything pink, glittery and all things music and dance! Phoebe lives with her parents, younger siblings, and two very loving dogs (Labrador and Labradoodle) in Hildenborough. Phoebe has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, complex care medical needs, epilepsy, is non-verbal, and has a visual impairment. All medication and fluids are administered via a PEG, she is oxygen-dependent overnight, and requires occasional suctioning. Phoebe’s home is fully adapted, and she has her own area (bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and therapy room) in her family home. Phoebe has a care team in place providing round-the-clock support (2:1 daytime and 1:1 waking night, and there is an opening for a Support Worker / Carer to join her team.  All training is provided.

Overview of role: The Support Worker / Carer will be to provide holistic support to Phoebe in all aspects of her health, care, and medical needs. Working alongside a team member you will support and enable Phoebe to participate in activities, family life, hobbies, and social events.  There is the opportunity to travel with the family to support Phoebe on holidays, if desired. The position offers additional hours if desired, and you will not be expected to work every weekend. Please get in touch with your availability.

 Who this job would suit: This position will suit a responsible, flexible, patient, and warm *female Support Worker / Carer. The ideal role for you if you are interested in upskilling and moving into complex care. If you are a TA, LSA, SEN Teacher or Support Worker seeking additional hours during weekends– this is the perfect post!

What’s great about this job: ‘Team Phoebe’ is a place for dedicated professionals. The opportunities available for training and continued professional development are fantastic.  Ongoing support and supervision provided by the team leader and case manager. Apply today to find out all about what this fantastic position has to offer.

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. 

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.