Weekend Support Worker for Neurodiverse Youth

Freedom Care Group; Dorchester; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Shadow shifts

Job summary

Freedom Care Group in Dorchester is seeking a Support Worker for weekend sessions to join a small, consistent care team. You’ll work 2:1 with a young person, learn their routines, needs and communication styles to provide thoughtful support.

This role requires medication training (provided), full training and shadow shifts, and DBS checks. You must have a full UK driving licence and access to a suitable car for transporting a child. Travel payments and mileage are paid at the published rates.

Qualifications

• Reliable availability at least one weekend in two.
• At least 2 years’ experience supporting children with neurodiverse needs.
• Experience with complex needs and behaviours of concern.
• Willingness to complete training for medication support and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 support with the same child and family.
• Transport a child in your own car and maintain records.
• Attend full training and shadow shifts as part of onboarding.

Skills

Weekend availability

Experience with neurodiverse needs

Good communication skills

Driving licence

Education

A Level 3 Health and Social Care

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

Freedom Care Group in Dorchester is seeking a Support Worker for weekend sessions to join a small, consistent care team. You’ll work 2:1 with a young person, learn their routines, needs and communication styles to provide thoughtful support.

This role requires medication training (provided), full training and shadow shifts, and DBS checks. You must have a full UK driving licence and access to a suitable car for transporting a child. Travel payments and mileage are paid at the published rates.