Support Worker JW/Dorset/060923

Compass Disability Services; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support service provider in Wimborne Minster is seeking a dedicated support worker for a young man with Down Syndrome and Autism. The role involves providing personal care, promoting independence, and engaging in various activities. A driving license, business insurance, and an Enhanced DBS check are required. This is a part-time position, offering 4 - 6 hours of support weekly.

Qualifications

• Driving license and business insurance is essential.
• Care experience is desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a solid routine.
• Support with personal care and life skills.
• Promote independence and social activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Social skills

Care experience

Job description

Overview

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 4 - 6 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• To support with managing own awareness.
• Respectful of confidentiality and privacy.
• Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Respectful of dignity and independence.
• Good communication skills and social skills.
• Care experience is desirable but not essential.
• Car owner with driving license and business insurance essential.
• This role is a lone working position, and an Enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) is required for all staff undertaking the role.