Support Worker | KT22 at SNAP Care

Job description

Job Title: Support WorkerAgency: SNAP CareLocation: KT22, Leatherhead, Surrey

Nearest Station: Oxshott – 5‐minute walk from the family home

Driving Requirements: Strongly preferred

Salary: Up to £21.00 gross per hour (day shifts £18.00 weekdays / £20.00 weekends; waking nights £20.00 weekdays / £21.00 weekends)

Essential: Professional childcare experience; confident supporting a young girl with physical disabilities and using equipment such as hoists (training provided)

Desirable: Experience supporting children with additional or complex needs; suctioning, chest physiotherapy, PEG feeding, epilepsy, dystonia, postural management, medication administration, AAC/Eye Gazing communication

Start Date: August 2026 (interviews and shadow shifts in June/July)

Days & Hours: Wednesday & Thursday 2.00–8.00 pm; Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 4.00–8.00 pm; Saturday waking night 8.00 pm–8.00 am; additional ad‐hoc shifts available

Pets in Home: One much‐loved cat

Accommodation Provided: Carer's office with comfortable chair, desk, kettle, coffee machine, microwave, fridge and snack cupboard

Recruiter Contact: Sally Britton

About the ChildLily, 5, is a determined and affectionate little girl who loves cuddles, bubbles, swimming, bathtime, switch toys and interaction with the people around her. She communicates through eye gaze, vocalisations, facial expressions and body language. Lily has cerebral palsy with dystonia, epilepsy, PEG feeding requirements, respiratory vulnerabilities and visual and hearing impairments.

ResponsibilitiesThis hands‐on role focuses on supporting Lily's therapies, rehabilitation and daily care while ensuring she enjoys fun, engaging activities. Duties include personal care, PEG feeds, medication administration, stretches, communication support, respiratory care, observation, repositioning and respiratory support during waking nights. You'll work closely with her parents, support team and therapists.

Qualifications

Professional childcare experience

Confidence in supporting a child with physical disabilities and using hoists

Experience with complex care needs (suctioning, chest physiotherapy, PEG feeding, epilepsy, dystonia, medication administration, postural management, AAC/Eye Gaze communication) is desirable

BenefitsOpportunity to develop paediatric complex care experience with specialist training in respiratory physiotherapy, postural management and communication support. Excellent work environment where support workers are valued as part of the family and provided with a well‐stocked snack cupboard. Potential to accompany the family on trips abroad for Lily's therapy, offering unique experiences.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leatherhead

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English