Additional needs present:

Learning Difficulties, Non-Verbal & ASD

Location:

Brighton

BN1

Wage / Salary:

From £18 per hour gross

Days & Hours:

Regular of 12 - 15 hours per week

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Tuesdays and Fridays: 3-6pm
Saturday or Sunday: 6 hours ( family flexible with time)
One Friday per month will extend into a full weekend commitment, providing 24/7 support for a 48-hour period.

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In addition, there is a requirement for full-time holiday cover from 3rd–12th June 2026, providing 24/7 support during this period (with B16 at college during weekdays). This holiday cover can be fulfilled either by the successful candidate or by a separate, temporary candidate dedicated solely to this period.

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Driver:

Not essential - but preferred with own car

Live in/out:

Both

Live-In when working overnights

Pets:

Cat(s)

Start Date:

ASAP

Essential Skills/Traits:

Minimum of 2+ years SEN childcare experience
Experience or confidence using PECS/AAC systems, with willingness to further develop communication support skills.
Calm, patient and emotionally regulated, able to provide consistent support in both relaxed and challenging situations.
Experienced in personal care support, delivered with dignity, sensitivity and encouragement of independence.
Confident supporting community access, including public transport, cafés and leisure activities.
Flexible and reliable, able to work varied hours including evenings, weekends, sleepovers and extended holiday cover.
Able to work independently while maintaining safety, structure and clear professional boundaries.
Good observational and communication skills, with ability to report clearly to parents.
Compassionate, consistent and committed to improving independence and quality of life for B16.

Desirable Skills/Traits:

Who would suit this role:

Main duties/responsibilities

Provide consistent, person-centred support to B16 during scheduled shifts, ensuring safety, comfort and emotional wellbeing at all times.
Support and develop communication using PECS (and other AAC strategies where appropriate) across all daily routines and activities.
Prompt all aspects of personal care, including toileting, washing and dressing, promoting dignity and increasing independence where possible.
Plan and facilitate meaningful daily activities such as swimming, hot tub use, bus and train rides, café visits, walks and iPad-based leisure.
Encourage and support development of independence skills in daily living, communication and community.
Safely support community outings and transport use, ensuring risk is managed appropriately at all times.
Maintain accurate written records of care, activities, progress and any concerns.
Communicate effectively with parents, sharing updates on wellbeing, activities and any changes in presentation.
Provide flexible support across varied working patterns, including evenings, weekends, sleepovers and extended holiday cover.

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Sennie (SEN SPECIALIST/NANNY/MANNY) for B16 (PPH 050)

Additional needs present:

Location:

Wage / Salary:

Days & Hours:

Driver:

Live in/out:

Pets:

Start Date:

Essential Skills/Traits:

Desirable Skills/Traits:

Who would suit this role:

Main duties/responsibilities

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