Support Worker JW/Dorset/180823

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

Job summary

A community support service in Ferndown is seeking a part-time support worker to assist a 5-year-old boy with autism. Your responsibilities will include engaging him in local community activities, providing personal care, and fostering trusting relationships. Candidates must have experience with special educational needs (SEN) and be reliable, trustworthy, and respectful of confidentiality. The role requires a valid driver's license and business insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be respectful of confidentiality and privacy.
• Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Punctual, and must have a valid driver's license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support a 5-year-old boy with autism in community activities.
• Encourage him to eat and drink.
• Provide personal care when necessary.

Skills

SEN experience

Good communication skills

Social skills

Flexibility

Job description

The Role

To provide support to a 5‑year‑old boy with autism. He is non‑verbal but can copy some words. He struggles with his balance and coordination and uses a disability buggy. He is looking for a support worker to take him out into the community and to build trusting relationships with other adults. Must have SEN experience.

Main Duties

• To attend local parks and to access the community.
• To attend the beach. He is a sand lover!
• To occasionally go swimming (employee would be expected to get into the pool).
• To go to the zoo and theme parks.
• To attend soft play.
• Encourage to eat and drink.
• To provide personal care, such as changing nappies.

Personal Qualities and Attributes required

• Respectful of confidentiality and privacy
• Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy
• Respectful of dignity and independence
• Good communication skills and social skills
• Punctual, and flexible
• Car owner with driving licence 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*

Hours: 6 hours to be worked in school holidays.

Pay: £12.50

Job Type: Part time

You must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. No sponsorship is available.