LU2 Weekend SEN Support Worker / PA

SEN Support Worker / PA, Luton, LU2. A fantastic weekend opportunity available for a professional, dedicated and experienced SEN Support Worker / PA to support a creative, bright and energetic 10-year-old with a visual impairment. £20.50 Gross per Hour.

Nearest Tube/Station: Not applicable, driver with their own car required due to rural location of family home
Wage/Salary: £20.50 Weekends Gross per Hour £164.00 Gross per Shift
Driver Essential? Yes, with own car
Essential: Supporting a young person with additional needs. Competent with social media use. Female applicants only.
Desirable: Visual Impairment experience
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: Alternate Weekends: Saturday and Sunday: 9.00am 5.00pm Wednesday also available: 3.00pm 9.00pm
Family/Client Pets: Not applicable
Recruiter: Jade (url removed) Suhada (url removed)

About this client: Sophie is intelligent, funny, and a determined 10-year-old with a love for musical theatre, singing, and performing. Sophie and her twin brother were born prematurely (24 + 4 weeks). Sophie developed Retinopathy of Prematurity at birth and as a result she has a profound visual impairment. She attends a mainstream primary school, has an EHCP in place and is making remarkable progress, not only in terms of her education but in all aspects of her life. Sophie currently has a Snap Care SEN Support Worker / PA assisting her during the week, and her team is now expanding to include weekend support.

Overview of role: This main aim of this role is to facilitate and foster Sophie s overall independence and self-help skills. You ll offer encouragement, support, and motivation to enable Sophie to participate in activities alongside her peers and explore new hobbies and interests; her current interests include swimming, shopping at Lush, and amusement parks. Sophie requires practical support to provide guidance and assistance, and accessing and supporting safe use of social media, allowing Sophie to keep in contact with her friends and share similar experiences. Alternate Weekends: Saturday and Sunday: 9.00am 5.00pm. Wednesday 3.00pm 9.00pm is also available if required, but optional. The weekday rate is £18.50 gross per hour.

Who this job would suit: A great part-time weekend role for a female SEN Tutor / TA, SEN Nanny or experienced Support Worker / PA interested in performing arts, savvy with social media and technology, who will enjoy working 1:1 in a family setting. We require a creative, flexible and adaptable person to support Sophie. Please only apply if you are a driver with your own car.

What s great about this job: Excellent training available, competitive pay rates and ongoing supervision. Sophie is a joy to work with, and this role comes highly recommended by her current Snap Care SEN Support Worker / PA. Sophie is focused, determined and with the right support in place is exceeding all expectations you too, can be part of this!

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, unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.

When a specific gender is essential, it is considered a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, for a female or male worker to work with our client.