Part-Time Sennie (SEN NANNY SPECIALIST/NANNY/MANNY) for B16
Additional needs present: Learning Difficulties, Non-Verbal & ASD
Location: Brighton, BN1
Wage / Salary: From £18 per hour gross
Driver: Not-Essential but preferred
Live in/out: Live-in when working weekend
Pets: Cat
Days & Hours:
1-2 weekends a month with overnight support
Possible holiday cover to be arranged between the Sennie and family to cover holidays of 7-10 days twice per year
Start Date: ASAP
B16 is a 16-year-old young person who lives with his two mums and their friendly cat in a comfortable home near Preston Park, with excellent access to local transport links, shops and green spaces. This is a warm and welcoming household, and the family are seeking a Sennie to provide respite support, including time spent with B16 both at home and out in the community, and potentially offering live-in support when required.
B16 attends Downsview Link College during standard school hours and already receives after-school support three days per week. He is non-verbal and has a diagnosis of autism and learning difficulties. He requires prompting and support with most aspects of daily living, including personal care, and would benefit from a consistent, patient approach to developing his independence over time. He is generally healthy, sleeps well, and is described as calm and content in familiar routines.
B16 enjoys a range of simple, meaningful activities, including swimming, relaxing in the hot tub, bus and train rides, short walks, using his iPad, and going out for lunch at cafés or for chips at the pub. He benefits from structured, low-demand routines and familiar, enjoyable experiences that support his wellbeing and engagement. The Sennies worker will play a key role in facilitating these activities, while also gently encouraging independence and participation in daily life. Toileting is an area of ongoing development. The family has made good progress over the past year, supported by the continence service, but B16 continues to require prompting and supervision. The Sennie will support this area with consistency, sensitivity, and openness to introducing new ideas or strategies in line with professional guidance.
B16 uses PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) as his primary form of communication, and the Sennies worker will be expected to support and develop his communication skills using this approach throughout daily routines and activities. The overall aim of the role is to provide high-quality, compassionate care that supports B16’s independence, communication, and quality of life, while also giving his parents valuable respite.
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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £18.00 per hour
Experience:
- Special education: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
