Support Worker Dorset/060923

Compass Independent Living; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Careline Services (Bexley) LTD is seeking a part-time support worker to assist a young man with Down Syndrome, autism, and partial hearing loss. The role involves 6–12 hours per week at his family home and in the community, focusing on a solid routine and everyday life skills.

You will help with healthy snack choices, dressing, preparing dinner, and participating in activities such as basketball, park visits, and shopping.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with Down Syndrome and autism
• Ability to support with daily routines and life skills
• Good communication with family and young person

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a solid daily routine for the young person
• Assist with healthy snacks and meal choices
• Assist with dressing, e.g., putting shoes on/off
• Support preparing dinner and practicing life skills
• Join activities: basketball, park visits, shopping
• Support chosen activities at home and in community
• Guide good TV and music choices
• Help the young person understand real vs. make-believe
• Support self-awareness and independent living skills

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

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 support with putting shoes on/off.
• 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
• To support with managing own awareness

Community Careline Services (Bexley) LTD