Support Worker / PA KT7

&#(phone number removed); Female Support Worker / PA in Surrey, KT7. A full-time opportunity available for a creative, active, and fun Support Worker / PA, to assist an intelligent, sociable 14-year-old girl with a great sense of humour! £39,526.00 + Gross per Annum

• Nearest Station: Thames Ditton Railway Station
• Salary/Wage: £39,526.00 per Annum. Term-time: £20.50 Gross per Hour School Holidays: £18.50. All figures quoted gross per hour / annum
• Driving Requirements: Yes, automatic vehicle for use whilst on duty
• Essential: Experience supporting a client with a physical disability, including being a confident swimmer to safely assist and support the client during hydrotherapy sessions. Non-smoker/vaper. Female applicants only.
• Desirable: Prior experience working in a family home setting.
• Start Date: ASAP
• Days & Hours: Term-time: Monday to Friday 7.00am to 8.00pm (Unpaid break each day 9.00am to 3.00pm) School Holidays: Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 8.00pm. These are the ideal hours; however, if you are unable to accommodate the morning shift (7.00am 9.00am), the family will consider your availability for afternoon hours instead.
• Recruiter Contact: Suhada (url removed)

About the Client/Child Penny is 14 years old, and Snap Care has had the pleasure of working with her for several years. Penny, her mother and 2 siblings, have recently moved to her new fully adapted home in Thames Ditton. Penny is a sociable and bright young lady who loves to have fun! Penny has Cerebral Palsy, presenting as hyperkinetic movements and is a wheelchair user, although indoors Penny is very efficient getting around on her knees or doing a bottom shuffle. With support Penny can complete manual transfers, and to support her expressive communication she uses Makaton and AAC on her iPad.

The Role at a Glance Penny s Support Worker/PA will provide 1:1 holistic support outside of school, including morning and afterschool routines, personal care, activities, social outings, and life admin. The role focuses on promoting independence and supporting Penny s development in line with therapy goals, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. During school holidays, there is opportunity to plan activities, days out, and occasional travel abroad (expenses covered). The role includes some downtime within shifts, requiring a proactive approach. Please note there is a 6-hour unpaid break during term time; all breaks are paid during school holidays.

This Job Would Suit A great full-time opportunity for a female, experienced Support Worker/PA or SEN Nanny who enjoys 1:1 work in a family setting. You will be proactive, a strong communicator, and confident in bringing new ideas while advocating for Penny. A manual driving licence is essential.

Why You ll Love This Role Full training is provided, mandatory and bespoke both in the day-to-day and therapy aspects of the role. Ongoing support and supervision provided by Penny s case management team. All the training and support aside, Penny and her family will be a pleasure to work with.

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.