2 afternoons a week Support Worker at Priority Recruitment - £16/hour

Job Title: Support Worker

Agency: Priority Recruitment

Location: Tunbridge Wells

Salary/Rate: £16/hour

Job Type: 2 afternoons a week (Tuesday & Wednesday) 13:30 - 18:30; Plus one weekend day shift - 6 hours

Must: Drive (UK license - manual or automatic)

Salary & Benefits

• Above market pay rate: £16 PAYE minimum.
• Dedicated learning and development program.
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics.
• Refer a friend scheme - you can earn up to £500 per referral!

Company and Role

We are currently recruiting a Children's Support Worker to provide care for a young male in their own home. Due to an ABI, our client has cerebral palsy and delayed physical development and lives at home with his parents.

He attends mainstream primary school and uses mobility devices such as a power wheelchair, walker, and standing frame at home.

Our client will need support picking up from school, attending activities/therapies if scheduled, providing snacks, and supporting with homework.

Our client is fun and energetic, so we are looking for someone dynamic who is keen to get involved in activities, whilst also being able to provide appropriate boundaries when needed.

Responsibilities

Provide personal support and assistance with mobility, bathing, dressing, and feeding.

Help with school transportation and homework.

Assist with scheduled therapies and extra curricular activities.

Maintain a safe, supportive and engaging environment for the client.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working with young children is essential.
• Experience supporting children with complex care needs.
• Driver with access to a vehicle.
• Compassionate, reliable, and person centred approach.

Shifts Available

• 2 Afternoon shifts
• 1 weekend day shift

Apply now for more details. We'd love to hear from you!

Some of our roles require drivers and may be male or female only, where this is indicated this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.