In brief
This SEN support worker role involves assisting a young man with complex medical needs and physical disabilities in his home. The work focuses on promoting independence through community activities, personal care, and social engagement as part of a 2:1 support team.
Best for
Warm, energetic female support workers
Non-negotiable
Female applicants only
Worth knowing
Maternity cover contract for 12 months with weekend shifts required.
What you need
Required
Care experience
Clearly required in the listing
Verbal communication
Clearly required in the listing
English language proficiency
Clearly required in the listing
Driving license
Clearly required in the listing
Preferred
Enhanced Adult DBS
Clearly required in the listing
Previous care experience
Clearly required in the listing
Home care experience
Clearly required in the listing
Your day-to-day
Assist with daily living
Clearly stated in the job description.
Facilitate community access
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage complex medical needs
Clearly stated in the job description.
Promote independence
Clearly stated in the job description.
Full job description (from employer)⌄
SEN Support Worker (Female), Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME3. £15.50 gross per hour weekdays, £17.50 gross per hour weekends and waking nights. £31.00 gross per hour Bank Holidays. Rewarding opportunity supporting a funny, sociable 25-year-old with a physical and learning disability. Maternity Cover. Key Information Job Title: SEN Support Worker Pay: £15.50 gross per hour weekdays, £17.50 gross per hour weekends and waking nights. £31.00 gross per hour Bank Holidays Location: Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME3 Hours and Days of Work: 24 hours weekly; two 12-hour shifts (7.30 AM to 7.30 PM), Monday to Sunday, including one weekend day. Rota six weeks ahead. Essential Experience:Care, childcare, or support worker experience; this can be personal or professional. Genuine interest in supporting a client with additional needs, willingness to learn, good team player and sense of humour. Excellent verbal communication skills and a high level of spoken English as the role requires clear and effective communication with the family and wider support team. This role is open to female applicants only. Desirable: Enhanced Adult DBS on the Update Service, previous care experience, and previous experience of supporting a client living in their family home. Driver Required: Yes – Automatic adapted car for use whilst on duty Family Pets: 1 dog Facilities: Fully adapted family home Start Date: ASAP – Maternity cover for 12 months Recruiter: Rachael (url removed) Josh, 25, is funny, sociable and full of personality. He enjoys music, swimming, his sensory room, cinema trips and getting out into the community. He has a physical and learning disability, is a full-time wheelchair user and has complex medical needs. This role would suit a warm, energetic female who enjoys building meaningful relationships, promoting independence and getting involved in activities. You will work as part of an experienced 2:1 team, with full training provided so ideal for someone with limited Support Worker experience. Weekend flexibility is essential. Where a specific gender is essential to meet the client's needs, this is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Interested? See the Snap Care website for full details
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