Support Worker, Child Minding ​/ Nanny

• Days &
  
  Hours:
  
  Term Time:
  Mon-Thurs 4:30 pm-7:30 pm | Fri 4:00 pm-7:00 pm, School Holidays:
  Mon-Fri 10:30 am-4:30 pm
• Pets in Home: Two friendly dogs (one small, one large)
• Recruiter Contact: Janet

Tim is 16 and lives with his parents, twin brother, and their two dogs. He enjoys Minecraft, gaming, swimming, cinema trips, and train outings during holidays. He's less keen on chores but responds well to encouragement. Tim has quadriplegic cerebral palsy. He communicates via signs and a computer, can weight‑bear during assisted transfers, and eats independently. He enjoys food and would benefit from support preparing meals and organising holiday plans to build independence and confidence.

Tim arrives home at 4:30 pm and is often tired, so routines are flexible. You'll read his mood, encouraging engagement when he's motivated and using gentle prompting when he's reluctant. Support includes helping him complete small chores, encouraging participation in meal prep around 6:00 pm, and fostering life‑skills. Parents return by 7:30 pm to resume evening care. During school holidays, you'll help plan and support activities chosen by Tim, promoting autonomy and enjoyable structure.

A patient, adaptable, and proactive PA who can encourage independence while respecting Tim's choices. You should be confident supporting a young person with physical disabilities and able to make everyday tasks engaging and achievable.

A welcoming family environment where your support makes a genuine difference, helping a sociable young person grow in confidence and independence.

This vacancy is managed via Snap Care Shortlist Service. Applications are reviewed against essential criteria before suitable candidates are passed to the client/case manager to continue the process.

Preferable, not essential. Wheelchair‑accessible vehicle available on duty.

• Minimum one year's experience supporting young people
• Experience working within a family home
• Swimmer
• Non‑smoker

• Makaton / AAC knowledge