Respite Care Assistant for a 6-Year-Old (Non-Verbal)

Compass Independent Living; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Independent Living in Weymouth, Dorset is seeking a dedicated support worker to care for a 6-year-old child requiring respite care. The role focuses on personal care, gentle physical activities, and engaging play in parks and parks visits.

You will work with a non-verbal child, using key words to communicate and ensure safe, enjoyable activities with supervised mobility and ball play. Experience with children with additional needs is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for children with additional needs preferred.
• Ability to assist with personal care and mobility.
• Willingness to engage in outdoor play and activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide respite support for a 6-year-old to give parents a break.
• Assist a non-verbal child using key words for communication.
• Provide personal care as required.
• Accompany and support visits to parks and outdoor spaces.
• Assist with bouncing and active play.
• Support ball games and motor activities.
• Encourage safe physical activities in a supervised setting.

Skills

Non-verbal communication

Personal care support

Respite support

Active play facilitation

Child supervision

Job description

Compass Independent Living in Weymouth, Dorset is seeking a dedicated support worker to care for a 6-year-old child requiring respite care. The role focuses on personal care, gentle physical activities, and engaging play in parks and parks visits.

You will work with a non-verbal child, using key words to communicate and ensure safe, enjoyable activities with supervised mobility and ball play. Experience with children with additional needs is valued.