SEN Personal Assistant, West Sussex, RH20. Are you looking for additional hours during the school holidays? Exciting opportunity to join a well-established professional support team in West Chiltington. Up to £18.00 Gross per Hour
Location: West Chiltington, near Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20
Wage/Salary: £15.00 - £16.00 Weekdays, £17.00 - £18.00 Weekends Gross per Hour, depending on experience
Driver Essential? Yes, with your own transport to travel to and from our client’s home
Essential: Previous experience supporting a young client with additional needs, non-smoker / vaper
Start Date: January/ February 2025
Days & Hours: Two or three days (to be mutually agreed) per week during school holidays: 9.30am – 4.30pm. Occasional Saturdays if desired.
Family/Pets: Not applicable
Accommodation: Carer’s bathroom, use of kitchen and lounge whilst on duty
Recruiter: Jade jade@snapcare.co.uk
About our client: Tom is 14 years old and lives with his Mum and Dad in their fully adapted home. Tom is a loving and cheeky young man with a love of music, arts and crafts and spending time with his family. Tom has cerebral palsy and complex care and medical needs; he is a wheelchair user and is tube fed. He is reliant on others to meet all his health, care, and medical needs. He uses a communication book and switch along with facial expressions, body language and sounds to support his communication. Tom is now seeking another SEN School Holiday PA to join his care team. Team members work in collaboration with Mum and Dad who are instrumental in their son’s care.
Overview of role: The shift starts at 9.30am (10.30am at weekends) and following a handover from Tom’s Mum you will create fun, educational and engaging activities with Tom. He likes music and movement, switches, sensory play, his foot spa, watching movies and stories. He also enjoys long walks in his all-terrain power chair. Due to his complex needs, Tom requires help with tube feeding, his physiotherapy programme, hydrotherapy (in his own pool) and personal care. Experience of these would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given. This role offers 2 to 3 days per week during school holidays, 9.30am - 4.30pm and occasional Saturdays if desired. The family welcome someone who would like to travel to Devon (for one week) during the Summer to support Tom whilst he is on his family holiday. The family aims to go on holiday abroad in the future.
Who this job would suit: An enthusiastic, energetic and confident individual with a passion for supporting and caring for others. Imaginative and able to take own initiative. This is a fantastic opportunity for perhaps a Teaching Assistant or student seeking a part-time role during school holidays. For this role, you must be a driver, with a car. Someone discreet and respectful who maintains confidentiality and who sets clear professional boundaries. A team player, equally happy working with another member of the team or independently.
What’s great about this job: Tom is a pleasure to work with and support, he is a real character and captures everyone’s heart! A great position to keep you busy during the school holidays, earn some extra income, and learn new skills. You will be part of a dedicated Care Team, receive excellent training and ongoing supervision. Opportunity to accompany the family on holidays in the UK and abroad.
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