Daventry NN11. A fantastic opportunity is available for a professional, engaging and proactive Support Worker to support a wonderful 20-year-old young lady. Maternity cover. A minimum of £16,151.00 gross per annum for 20 hours a week. Includes lots of lovely trips out and activities that Sue loves. £15.53 Weekdays | £16.56 Weekends.
• Nearest Station: Daventry/Welton
• Wage/Salary: £15.53 Weekdays | £16.56 Weekends | £30.06 Bank Holidays gross per hour
• Driving Requirements: Yes, WAV available on duty (manual transmission – manual licence required)
• Essential: Experience supporting a young person or adult with a learning disability. Good cooking skills. *Female applicants only. Non-smoker/vaper
• Desirable: Experience with non-verbal communication and visual communication aids
• Start Date: ASAP – maternity cover for a minimum of 9 months
• Days & Hours: 20 hours per week on a 2-week rolling rota, provided one month in advance. Mix of day and twilight shifts between 8:00am–9:00pm, including some weekends
• Pets in Home: Family cat
• Recruiter Contact: Sally

About this child/client: Sue is a delightful 20-year-old with a cheeky sense of humour and lots of personality. She is non-verbal but communicates clearly through gestures, facial expressions, pointing, picture cards and some Makaton. Sue has a Learning Disability and enjoys swimming, trampolining, trips out and relaxed time at home. She is supported by a strong MDT including Physio, Behaviour Therapy, SaLT and Occupational Therapy.

Overview of role: You will support Sue with daily living, routines and accessing the community, encouraging her independence while ensuring her safety and wellbeing. A key part of the role is supporting meaningful activities, outings and communication in a respectful and empowering way. Support is delivered at home and in the community on a 2:1 basis, following structured MDT guidance. This role is maternity cover for a minimum of 9 months.

Who this role would suit: This role would suit an experienced *female Support Worker, or someone with some Learning Disability experience keen to develop their career in a well-supported environment. You will be calm, patient, observant and confident using alternative communication methods, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

What’s great about this job: Sue is full of humour, character and individuality and a joy to support. You will work alongside a caring family and experienced MDT, with excellent training and ongoing professional support in a highly rewarding role.

Recruitment Process: This vacancy is managed through Snap Care’s Shortlist Service. Suitable candidates meeting essential criteria will be shared with the client/case manager to continue the recruitment process.

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.