Support Worker

Compass Independent Living; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Independent Living is seeking a part-time support worker to assist a young man with Down Syndrome, Autism, and partial hearing loss. The role is 6–12 hours per week at his family home and in the community. You will create a solid routine, promote independence, and help with meals and activities.

Responsibilities include personal care support, developing life skills, and accompanying him to outings. A caring, patient approach is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting someone with Down Syndrome and Autism is preferred.
• Willingness to provide personal care where needed.
• Commitment to regular, predictable hours (6–12 per week).

Responsibilities

• Provide a solid daily routine at home and in the community.
• Support with healthy snacks and choices.
• Assist with personal care (toileting) and dressing (shoes on/off).
• Promote independence and life skills (cooking, budgeting, shopping).
• Support activities at home and in the community (sports, park, outings).
• Help choose appropriate TV/music and understand real vs. pretend.

Skills

Routine planning

Personal care support

Independent living support

Job description

The Role: To support a young man who has Down Syndrome, Autism, and partial hearing loss. He is a happy character and is looking to employ a support worker to support him 6 - 12 hours per week at his family home and out in the community. He needs a solid routine, and this will be a very important part of your role. Main Duties

• To provide a solid routine.
• To support with making healthy snacks and choices.
• To provide personal care support - toileting care.
• To support with putting shoes on/off.
• To promote independence.
• To support preparing dinner and exploring life skills.
• To play basketball, attend the park, and to go shopping.
• To take part in his choice of activity at home
• To support in making good TV and music choices
• To support to understand real and make believe