Support Worker | KT22

Support Workers in Oxshott, KT22. Join a small, friendly home-based team supporting Lily, a bright and engaging 5‑year‑old with complex medical needs. Up to £21.00 gross per hour.

Key Details

• Nearest Station: Oxshott – 5‑minute walk from the family home
• Salary/Wage: Day shifts: £18.00 weekdays / £20.00 weekends. Waking nights: £20.00 weekdays / £21.00 weekends
• Driving Requirements: Strongly preferred
• Essential: Professional childcare experience. Confident to supporting a young girl with physical disabilities and using equipment such as hoists (training provided).
• Desirable: Supporting children with additional or complex needs; suctioning, chest physio, PEG feeding, epilepsy, dystonia, postural management, medication administration, and AAC/Eye Gaze communication
• Start Date: August 2026, with interviews and shadow shifts in June and July
• Days & Hours: We are seeking at least 2 Support Workers to cover a mixture of shifts: Wednesday and Thursday: 2.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Saturday, waking night 8.00 pm to 8.00 am. Additional ad hoc shifts available. Please advise your availability when applying.
• Pets in Home: One much-loved cat
• Accommodation Provided: Carer’s office with a comfortable chair, desk. Access to a kettle, coffee machine, microwave, fridge and snack cupboard!
• Recruiter Contact: Sally Britton –

About the Child

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

The Role at a Glance

This 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 and respiratory care. Waking nights involve observation, repositioning and respiratory support to keep Lily safe and comfortable. You’ll work closely with her parents, support team and therapists. We are seeking at least 2 Support Workers to cover a mixture of shifts: Wednesday and Thursday: 2.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Saturday waking night 8.00 pm to 8.00 am. Additional ad hoc shifts available. Please advise your availability when applying. The role will start in August as the family will be travelling for Lily’s therapy, but interviews and shadow shifts will be conducted in June and July.

This Job Would Suit

A support worker who is proactive, dynamic, warm and fun who enjoys working closely with families and making a genuine difference. You’ll be comfortable working alongside hands‑on parents, eager to learn and motivated to support Lily’s ongoing development.

Why You’ll Love This Role

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact within a warm, welcoming and family‑orientated home where support workers are genuinely valued and treated as part of the wider family — including a well‑stocked staff snack cupboard! You’ll receive specialist training in areas such as respiratory physio, postural management and communication support, with excellent opportunities to develop your paediatric complex care experience. There may also be opportunities to accompany the family on trips abroad for Lily’s therapy, adding variety and unique experiences to the role.

Recruitment Process

This vacancy is being managed through Snap Care’s Shortlist Service. We will review all applications and verify the essential criteria are met before passing suitable CVs and contact details to our client/case manager, who will continue the recruitment process directly. By applying, you consent to your details being shared with our client. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.

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