Support Worker - Bridport - Weekends

Regroup Mass Notification; Bridport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Freedom Care Group in Bridport is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join weekend sessions. You’ll work in a 2:1 team, learn a child’s routines, needs and communication style, and help with community activities. A driving licence and own car are required for transport, and training with an Enhanced DBS will be provided.

Pay is £20 per hour on Saturdays and Sundays, £18 per hour on weekdays; travel time and mileage payments apply. Experience with neurodiverse children (autism/ADHD) is valued.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience supporting children and young people with neurodiverse needs.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training and Enhanced DBS check.
• Swimming ability is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support a single child and family on weekends as part of a 2:1 team.
• Participate in community activities and transport the child in your own car.
• Attend full training and shadow shifts.
• Maintain accurate session records.

Skills

Neurodiverse experience

Driving licence

Communication skills

Patience

Education

A Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker – Bridport - Weekends

Location: Bridport
Hours: At least one weekend in two, on a Saturday, Sunday or both; school holiday sessions may also be available
Pay: £20 per hour on Saturdays and Sundays; £18 per hour for weekday sessions

About Freedom Care Group

Freedom Care Group provides childcare and specialist support for children, young people and families. We take a relationship-first approach, giving workers time to get to know each young person and build trust with them and their family. Freedom Care Group is CQC registered and is committed to high standards of support, supervision, training and governance.

About the role

You’ll be assigned to the same young person and family over time. You’ll learn their routines, interests, needs and individual ways of communicating so you can provide familiar, consistent support.

The child loves water and would like to go swimming, so being able to swim would be an advantage. The role includes community activities and transporting a child in your own car.

Every session is staffed 2:1. You’ll always work alongside another support worker and never work alone with the child. Full training and shadow shifts will be provided.

Requirements

• Reliable availability at least one weekend in two, on a Saturday, Sunday or both.
• At least 2 years’ experience supporting children and young people with neurodiverse needs, including experience relevant to autism, ADHD, PDA or learning disabilities.
• Experience supporting children with complex needs and behaviours of concern.
• A patient approach that recognises behaviour as communication, including the different ways pre-verbal or non-verbal children may express their needs.
• Experience providing personal care and supporting with medication, or willingness to complete relevant training before undertaking these tasks.
• A caring, reliable and resilient approach, with the ability to build a positive, consistent relationship with the child and family.
• Good communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A full UK driving licence, access to a suitable vehicle and appropriate insurance for transporting a child.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training, the appropriate Enhanced DBS check and registration with the DBS Update Service.

A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent is preferred but not essential. Experience in a special school, or using PECS or Makaton, would also be welcome.

Travel payments

Travel time beyond the first 30 minutes each way to and from support sessions is paid at £14.25 per hour. Mileage beyond the first 15 miles each way to and from sessions is paid at 45p per mile. Any journey with a child in your vehicle is paid at 45p per mile.