SL8 | Weekend Support Worker in Bourne End

Looking for a bubbly, outdoorsy Support Worker to bring fun and adventure to the weekends and school holidays of a happy, caring 21-year-old young lady with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Up to £22.00 gross per hour.

Salary/Wage: £20.00 per hour weekdays, £22.00 per hour weekends (gross)

Driving Requirements: Yes, automatic car for use whilst on duty

Essential: Autism experience with a young adult, basic life support or first aid training. Outgoing personality and happy to explore the outdoors. This role is for a Female applicant only.

Start Date: ASAP, contract offered up until September 2026 (Possibility of extension)

Days & Hours: Saturday and Sunday (2 per month) 11.00am to 6.00pm. School/College Holidays: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday’s 10.00am to 6.30pm. Additional hours available if desired.

Pets in Home: Friendly Cockapoo

Accommodation Provided: Self‑contained flat if required while working, over the weekend.

About the Client/Child: Ella is 21 years old and a charismatic, happy, and caring young woman with a real love for walking, adventure, and theme parks. She’s very sociable and enjoys being out and about, meeting people, and keeping busy. Ella has Autism Spectrum Condition and Epilepsy. Her epilepsy developed over the last few years and is currently well managed with daily medication. She is physically very able and communicates through facial expressions and a few words. At times, particularly when she is pre‑menstrual, Ella can become agitated and dysregulated, which may show as biting her hands or banging her head. Loud noises are usually a trigger, and during these moments she responds best to calm reassurance, low demands, and gentle distraction — these episodes are usually short‑lived. Ella currently attends a specialist college in Dorset and receives weekend and school holiday support at the family home in Bourne End.

The Role at a Glance: This role is focussed on supporting Ella to build her independence and self‑help skills while planning fun, engaging activities and trips she’ll enjoy on weekends and during school holidays. Ella has lots of hobbies and interests, so there will be plenty to get involved with and plan together! As Ella’s Support Worker, you’ll encourage and motivate her, helping her grow in confidence and independence. The role also includes supporting Ella with personal care, preparing meals, and helping with light household tasks, especially during school holidays. If you’d like to stay over while on shift, the family can provide accommodation in Bourne End for the weekend. There are at least two weekend shifts per month, and the rota is planned 12 weeks in advance, giving plenty of notice to plan ahead. Ella is in her final year of college, and the family will be exploring residential options from September 2026. While plans are still evolving, the contract will run until at least September 2026, with the possibility of extending until December 2026 should Ella return for an additional college term.

This Job Would Suit: This role is perfect for an energetic, positive, and confident female Support Worker with experience supporting a young adult with autism. You’ll need to be a driver and happy to help out when needed, making Ella’s weekends and holidays enjoyable and safe.

Why You’ll Love This Role: You’ll be joining a well‑known Snap Care family we’ve worked with for many years, and this role is highly recommended by both current and previous Snap Care candidates. You’ll work in a supportive and welcoming environment, while making a real difference in the life of a kind, caring, and fun young woman. Your energy, creativity, and dedication will be truly appreciated.

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.

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.