Self Employed Support Worker JW/Dorset/060723

Compass Independent Living; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support organization in Weymouth is seeking a self-employed support worker to assist a 10-year-old boy with epilepsy and ASD. The role involves providing support in various community settings, ensuring personal care, and requires good social skills. Candidates must hold a valid enhanced DBS and have the ability to administer medication. Hours are flexible, with a pay rate of £17.44 per hour. Car ownership with a driving license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have an enhanced DBS.
• Training to give Midazolam is required.
• Car owner with driving license and business insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a young boy with epilepsy and ASD.
• Attend local places like parks and swimming pools.
• Assist with personal care tasks.
• Explore sensory objects and experiences.

Skills

Experience in Autism and epilepsy

Good communication skills

Social skills

Responsible and reliable

Job description

The Role: To provide support to a young boy who is 10 years old. He has 5 types of epilepsy and has ASD. He is non-verbal, and looking for a self-employed support worker, to assist him accessing the community. You must have an enhanced DBS in place, and the relevant insurance. Please be aware this role is 2 – 1 at all times.
Main Duties
• To attend the local park
• To attend garden centres
• To find and explore the woods
• To occasionally go to a swimming pool (you will be expected to get in)
• To explore and assist with sensory objects
• To explore the Sealife centre
• To provide all personal care tasks
Personal Qualities and Attributes required:
• Respectful of confidentiality and privacy
• Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy
• Good communication skills and social skills
• Punctual, and flexible
• Experience in Autism and epilepsy preferred but not essential
• You must be trained to give Midazolam
Car owner with driving license and business insurance is preferred.
You must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. No sponsorship is available.

Hours: Hours are completely flexible but must remain the same days and times most weeks.
Pay: £17.44
Job Type: Part time