Support Worker TN3 in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

&#(phone number removed); Support Worker, Tunbridge Wells, TN3. £18.50 gross per hour weekdays | £20.00 gross per hour weekends. Fantastic opportunity to support Andrew, a bright and engaging 5-year-old with cerebral palsy. Flexible part-time hours, supporting him to enjoy life at home and access fun activities in the community.

Key Information

· Job Title: Support Worker
· Pay: £18.50 gross per hour weekdays | £20.00 gross per hour weekends
· Location: Tunbridge Wells, TN3
· Start Date: ASAP
· Hours and Days of Work: Term Time: Tuesday and Wednesday, 2.30pm to 8.30pm. (Two alternative weekday afternoons can be mutually agreed if preferred.) Weekend: One weekend shift per week, either: Saturday, 9.30am to 3.30pm; or Sunday, 8.30am to 2.30pm. School Holidays: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10.30am to 8.30pm, plus one weekend shift as above.
· Essential Experience: Experience supporting children with additional needs.
· Desirable: Experience supporting a child with a physical disability would be beneficial, but is not essential as full training will be provided.
· Driver Required: Yes, own car required to travel to and from the family home. Automatic WAV available for use on duty
· Family Pets: None
· Recruiter: Rachael (url removed)

Andrew, 5, is fun-loving, inquisitive and active, with a love of swimming, reading, music, arts and crafts, imaginative play and exploring new experiences. He has cerebral palsy, which impacts his mobility and everyday functioning, and uses a wheelchair and walker.

This rewarding Support Worker role offers the opportunity to help Andrew access meaningful activities, build his independence and enjoy the world around him. His family are looking for an energetic, patient and proactive Support Worker who enjoys working with children and building positive relationships.

Professional childcare experience is essential, while experience supporting children with additional needs and a physical disability would be advantageous. Weekend availability is required, with additional optional hours during school holidays.

Interested? Download the job profile to read the full vacancy details.

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