Support Worker SW13

Support Workers, SW15.  Warm, fun and proactive *female Support Workers to support Tom, a bright 19-year-old young man with Cerebral Palsy. Up to £20.00 gross per hour. This is a long-term temp role with an urgent start available, job share.

Nearest Station: Barnes train station
Salary/Wage: £18.00 to £20.00 gross per hour Depending on experience
Driving Requirements: Yes, confident driver essential. Automatic vehicle available whilst on duty
Essential: Physical disability/personal care experience. Must hold a valid passport, be a non-smoker/vaper. This role is open to *female candidate only.
Desirable: Ability to assist with tube feeding, personal care and manual handling; training will be provided
Start Date: ASAP – urgent to September
Days & Hours: Job share role. During term-time, shifts are available Monday to Friday, 6.45 am to 9.00 am and 2.00 pm to 10.00 pm. During school holidays, shifts are available between 6.45 am and 10.00 pm, Monday to Sunday. Part-time and full-time hours are available. Please state your availability when applying.
Pets in Home: Yes, 2 cats and 2 dogs
Recruiter Contact: Sally Britton 

About the Client/Child: Tom, 19, loves listening to music and creating playlists on Spotify and YouTube. When the weather is less inviting, he enjoys relaxing with films (horror being a favourite!) alongside the family cats and dogs, (an animal lover is a must). Tom enjoys meeting new people, getting out of the house and experiencing new things. He particularly enjoys day trips into central London using public transport, as well as attending live music, theatre and comedy performances. Tom has a physical disability with limited functional control over his body. He is a full-time wheelchair user and requires support with all transfers and personal care. Tom is non-verbal; however, he is highly skilled in using his Eye-Gaze to communicate. He can take some food orally but is primarily fed a blended diet through his tube. Tom has a great sense of humour once he feels comfortable with those around him. He can feel anxious initially, so a calm, confident and reassuring approach is important.

The Role at a Glance: Tom requires personalised 1:1 support to assist him with all aspects of his daily routine, personal care, social activities and independence. Support includes morning and evening routines, meal preparation, support at home and accompanying Tom on activities and outings in the community. There is also time during quieter periods to help organise activities and prepare for upcoming appointments or outings. A structured weekly routine helps Tom understand what is happening each day, whilst weekends are generally more relaxed and activity-focused. This is a fantastic opportunity to introduce Tom to new experiences both locally and further afield. Additional hours are available during school holidays, including opportunities to travel with the family to destinations such as Cornwall and Canada.

This Job Would Suit: This role would suit female support workers who are naturally warm, upbeat and genuinely enjoy supporting young adults to live full and meaningful lives. Candidates should be proactive, emotionally intelligent, fun to be around and able to use initiative and common sense confidently within a family home environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking flexible job share hours within a supportive team.

Why You’ll Love This Role: This rewarding long-term temporary role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in Tom’s life whilst working alongside a welcoming and supportive family. The role would suit candidates who are cheerful, reliable, engaging and confident building strong working relationships. Previous experience supporting individuals with physical disabilities is preferred; however, personality, attitude and values are equally important. Full training will be provided. There are also exciting opportunities to travel with the family during school holidays.

Recruitment Process This vacancy is being managed through Snap Care’s Shortlist Service. We will review all applications and verify the essential criteria are met before passing suitable CVs and contact details to our client/case manager, who will continue the recruitment process directly. By applying, you consent to your details being shared with our client. Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies. If a specific gender is required, this is a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.