Support Workers ME

Job Summary

Two SEN Support Workers/PAs in Maidstone, ME15. A rewarding opportunity providing 2:1 support for Katie, 10, a happy, engaging young girl with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, in her family home and out in the community, helping her enjoy everyday life and special days out. Up to £20.00 gross per hour.

• Nearest Station: Maidstone
• Salary/Wage: £18.00 (weekdays) and £20.00 (weekends) gross per hour
• Driving Requirements: At least one Support Worker must be a confident driver, able to drive an automatic Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) – training can be provided; minimum age 25 for insurance
• Essential: Experience supporting a child or young person with epilepsy and mobility needs; confident with personal care and basic manual handling; comfortable working in a family home alongside siblings
• Desirable: Interest in supporting physio, OT and SaLT therapy programmes
• Start Date: ASAP
• Days &
  
  Hours:
  
  Two roles available:
  Thursday and Friday 2:30 pm–7:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am–6:00 pm; year‑round position with potential additional hours during school holidays.
• Pets in Home: 2 Guinea Pigs
• Recruiter Contact:
  Sally Britton –

Katie, 10, is a warm, easy‑going girl who lives with her parents and siblings, (14 and
7). She enjoys books, magazines, baking, TV programmes, arts and crafts, outings to places such as the zoo, garden centres, cinema and bowling – and eating! Katie communicates using a small number of spoken words ("Yes", "No" "More"), signs, gestures, and by leading adults, and is generally very effective at expressing her needs and preferences. Katie has cerebral palsy and complex epilepsy.

She is a wheelchair user but can weight bear and enjoys walking short distances with support and a handling belt. She uses the toilet and wears pads as needed, with adapted facilities and specialist equipment at home.

We are looking to recruit 2 support workers/PAs to provide 2:1 support for community outings with Katie. On weekdays, you will collect Katie from school (a 10-minute walk) and support her at home with snacks, dinner, and relaxed play, with evenings focused on simple, engaging activities such as books, toys, and sensory play. Weekend shifts provide opportunities for outings such as the zoo, trips to London, garden centres, cinema or bowling, as well as quieter time at home depending on Katie’s energy levels.

You will support mobility (wheelchair use and short-distance walking with a handling belt), toileting routines, meals and personal care. Some manual handling is required, with guidance provided, and the family WAV is available for appropriate outings alongside full training.

A calm, confident support worker who is proactive, organised, and comfortable working within a family home. Someone who can plan activities, bring ideas, and adapt to Katie’s needs and energy levels. An interest in communication methods (signs, gestures, visual cues) and enjoyment of simple, child‑centred activities is important. You’ll be comfortable working in a family home. Someone with epilepsy awareness is essential: monitoring for seizure activity, following protocols (including rescue medication), and supporting rest and recovery.

Working with lovely Katie! This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in Katie’s daily life. You will work in a supportive, friendly environment where your initiative is valued. The role offers variety, from after-school routines to engaging weekend outings.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies. If a specific gender is required for this position, this is a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.