Specialist Childrens Support Worker (Driver)
St Albans Hertfordshire (AL6)
14.00 per hour (Weekdays)
16.00 per hour (Weekends)
Time and a Half on Bank Holidays
Part Time Position with Additional Hours Available
Please note: Applicants must be aged 25 due to vehicle insurance requirements and hold a full UK driving licence.
About the Role
Were looking for a caring energetic and enthusiastic Support Worker to provide one-to-one support for a fun-loving 15-year-old young person with complex needs.
This is a truly rewarding opportunity to become part of a close-knit family and support a young person to enjoy an active fulfilling lifestyle. Every day is different from accompanying him to school and community activities to encouraging his independence and helping him enjoy the things he loves most.
Were looking for someone with the right personality above all else. Experience supporting children young people or individuals with additional needs is highly desirable whether thats within social care education or a specialist setting.
About the Young Person
The young person you will be supporting:
Is 15 years old with cerebral palsy and epilepsy
Has a fantastic sense of humour and loves being the centre of attention
Enjoys theatre music football swimming and spending time outdoors
Attends school during the week and has a busy timetable of activities
Uses a wheelchair in the community and a walker for shorter distances
Thrives with routine patience and positive encouragement
This role is focused on building confidence encouraging independence and supporting him to access the activities he enjoys.
The Role Includes
School collection and transport home
Supporting attendance at physiotherapy swimming and community activities
Accompanying him to theatre trips family outings and social activities
Encouraging communication confidence and independence
Supporting with mobility and safe transfers following training
Administering medication following competency assessments
Working closely with his family to provide consistent high-quality support
Participating in family holidays where appropriate (all travel and accommodation provided)
Shift Pattern
Current hours include:
Two weekday shifts of approximately 6 hours
Sunday morning support
Friday and Saturday waking nights
Additional hours during school holidays
Opportunity for hours to increase as the care package develops
This role offers long-term stability with the expectation that hours will increase over time.
Requirements
Who Were Looking For
Youll be someone who:
Holds a full UK driving licence
Is aged 25 or over for insurance purposes
Is confident driving a mobility-adapted vehicle
Has experience supporting children or young people particularly within SEN education or care
Is calm patient and emotionally resilient
Enjoys being active and getting involved in community activities
Can build positive relationships with both the young person and his family
Is happy working around pets (the family has a cat)
Musical interests sporting hobbies or experience within schools or youth settings would be an advantage but are not essential.
Recruitment Process
Successful applicants will attend an informal meet-and-greet with the management team and the family before progressing through training and shadow shifts.
Compliance
Enhanced DBS required
Two references preferred
Full Right to Work checks completed before employment
Ongoing competency assessments and training provided
Benefits
Full Training Provided
Comprehensive training will be provided before working independently including:
Epilepsy awareness and emergency procedures
Medication administration
Moving and handling
Practical competency assessments
Shadow shifts within the family home
Ongoing clinical supervision and support
Youll also have the opportunity to meet the family before starting to ensure the role is the right fit for everyone.
What We Offer
14.00 per hour Monday to Friday
16.00 per hour at weekends
Time and a half on Bank Holidays
Paid travel and accommodation when accompanying the family on holidays
Extensive specialist training
Clinical support from experienced healthcare professionals
Friendly supportive management team
Opportunity to build a long-term relationship with one family
Genuine career development within specialist and complex care
If youre passionate about helping young people reach their full potential and are looking for a role where you can make a lasting difference to one familys life wed love to hear from you.
Apply today to begin a rewarding career in specialist childrens complex care.
Required Skills:
Requirements What Youll Need A full UK driving licence Your own reliable vehicle Excellent spoken English The right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available) Ideally living within reasonable distance of the local area
Specialist Childrens Support Worker (Driver)St Albans Hertfordshire (AL6)14.00 per hour (Weekdays)16.00 per hour (Weekends)Time and a Half on Bank HolidaysPart Time Position with Additional Hours AvailablePlease note: Applicants must be aged 25 due to vehicle insurance requirements and hold a full U...
Specialist Childrens Support Worker (Driver)
St Albans Hertfordshire (AL6)
14.00 per hour (Weekdays)
16.00 per hour (Weekends)
Time and a Half on Bank Holidays
Part Time Position with Additional Hours Available
Please note: Applicants must be aged 25 due to vehicle insurance requirements and hold a full UK driving licence.
About the Role
Were looking for a caring energetic and enthusiastic Support Worker to provide one-to-one support for a fun-loving 15-year-old young person with complex needs.
This is a truly rewarding opportunity to become part of a close-knit family and support a young person to enjoy an active fulfilling lifestyle. Every day is different from accompanying him to school and community activities to encouraging his independence and helping him enjoy the things he loves most.
Were looking for someone with the right personality above all else. Experience supporting children young people or individuals with additional needs is highly desirable whether thats within social care education or a specialist setting.
About the Young Person
The young person you will be supporting:
Is 15 years old with cerebral palsy and epilepsy
Has a fantastic sense of humour and loves being the centre of attention
Enjoys theatre music football swimming and spending time outdoors
Attends school during the week and has a busy timetable of activities
Uses a wheelchair in the community and a walker for shorter distances
Thrives with routine patience and positive encouragement
This role is focused on building confidence encouraging independence and supporting him to access the activities he enjoys.
The Role Includes
School collection and transport home
Supporting attendance at physiotherapy swimming and community activities
Accompanying him to theatre trips family outings and social activities
Encouraging communication confidence and independence
Supporting with mobility and safe transfers following training
Administering medication following competency assessments
Working closely with his family to provide consistent high-quality support
Participating in family holidays where appropriate (all travel and accommodation provided)
Shift Pattern
Current hours include:
Two weekday shifts of approximately 6 hours
Sunday morning support
Friday and Saturday waking nights
Additional hours during school holidays
Opportunity for hours to increase as the care package develops
This role offers long-term stability with the expectation that hours will increase over time.
Requirements
Who Were Looking For
Youll be someone who:
Holds a full UK driving licence
Is aged 25 or over for insurance purposes
Is confident driving a mobility-adapted vehicle
Has experience supporting children or young people particularly within SEN education or care
Is calm patient and emotionally resilient
Enjoys being active and getting involved in community activities
Can build positive relationships with both the young person and his family
Is happy working around pets (the family has a cat)
Musical interests sporting hobbies or experience within schools or youth settings would be an advantage but are not essential.
Recruitment Process
Successful applicants will attend an informal meet-and-greet with the management team and the family before progressing through training and shadow shifts.
Compliance
Enhanced DBS required
Two references preferred
Full Right to Work checks completed before employment
Ongoing competency assessments and training provided
Benefits
Full Training Provided
Comprehensive training will be provided before working independently including:
Epilepsy awareness and emergency procedures
Medication administration
Moving and handling
Practical competency assessments
Shadow shifts within the family home
Ongoing clinical supervision and support
Youll also have the opportunity to meet the family before starting to ensure the role is the right fit for everyone.
What We Offer
14.00 per hour Monday to Friday
16.00 per hour at weekends
Time and a half on Bank Holidays
Paid travel and accommodation when accompanying the family on holidays
Extensive specialist training
Clinical support from experienced healthcare professionals
Friendly supportive management team
Opportunity to build a long-term relationship with one family
Genuine career development within specialist and complex care
If youre passionate about helping young people reach their full potential and are looking for a role where you can make a lasting difference to one familys life wed love to hear from you.
Apply today to begin a rewarding career in specialist childrens complex care.
Required Skills:
Requirements What Youll Need A full UK driving licence Your own reliable vehicle Excellent spoken English The right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available) Ideally living within reasonable distance of the local area
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