Support Worker at Priority

Support Worker – Tunbridge Wells

Job Title:

Support Worker

Agency:
Priority Recruitment

Location:

Tunbridge Wells

Salary: £16 per 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)

Company and Role:
We are 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. He lives at home with his parents and attends mainstream primary school. He uses mobility devices such as a power wheelchair, walker and standing frame at home.

Responsibilities:
Support the client with picking up from school, attending scheduled activities and therapies, provide snacks and help with homework. Provide a dynamic, engaging presence and enforce appropriate boundaries.

Requirements:

• Experience of 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

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 – earn up to £500 per referral

Shifts Available:

• 2 Afternoon shifts
• 1 weekend day shift

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