SEN Nanny

 

Main characteristics

Location

Oatlands Park, Surrey

Company

SNAP Care

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Social Care / Nursing

Job summary

Title: SEN Nanny
Location: Weybridge, KT13
Nearest Tube/Station: Weybridge
Wage/Salary: £17.20 Gross per Hour | £18,700.00 + Gross per Annum
Driver Essential? Yes, and happy to use own car for work purposes. Mileage paid
Essential: Experienced working with children with communication needs / communication aids. This role is open to *female applicants only.
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: 3 weekdays (No weekends), 1.00pm to 8.00pm
Family/Client Pets: Not applicable

About this client/child::
Alice is soon to be 3 years old, she is a bubbly, energetic and determined little girl with a very big personality! Alice is at the heart of a supportive and loving family (Mum, Dad and 2 older siblings). She loves to spend time with her family and enjoys sensory play. Alice was born with CdLS (Cornelia de Lange syndrome) a rare genetic condition which means Alice requires support in all aspects of daily living. As a result of CdLS, Alice has global development delay, a hearing impairment, is pre-verbal, her mobility is affected, and she has dysmorphic features on her upper limbs. Alice can make her needs and wants known through sounds and body language. Rolling is her current method of moving, however, she has just started using a Grillo walker so watch this space!! Alice is due to start nursery in September and is very much looking forward to it, it is a very exciting time for Alice and her family.
Overview of role:
The SEN Nanny role will be providing 1:1 support to Alice in all areas; working in collaboration with her parents, medical professionals, her multi-disciplinary team (MDT), and nursery. Her MDT of therapists is growing, and Alice is working hard to reach her goals and targets; the SEN Nanny will work alongside her therapy team (OT, physio), and with training and support, implement her programme, in a fun and creative way. Alice should be given every opportunity, so it is essential that all areas of her development skills are worked on. Due to Alices physical disability, the SEN Nanny will be creative to enable Alice to participate in all activities. Typical duties include nursery pick-ups, planning activities, preparing meals (pureed diet), nursery duties, etc. 3 days a week between M-F, the family is flexible on which days.
Who this job would suit:
An SEN Nanny (*female), with previous experience supporting children who are pre-verbal/use communication aids. An energetic, confident, and respectful SEN Nanny that is culturally aware, enjoys working as part of a team, and is an excellent communicator. Driver and car owner are essential.
Whats great about this job:
This is an exciting new role supporting a fabulous little girl to reach her full potential. Excellent training, support and supervision will be provided, the role offers competitive payrates and flexibility around current work/home commitments.
Who is recruiting for this role?
Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is met. The client will then continue the recruitment process. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client. Please see our website for more information.
Please note: *Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for female or male worker to work with our client