Self Employed Support Worker Dorset/310723

Compass Independent Living; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Independent Living in Dorset is seeking a self-employed support worker to assist a 13-year-old boy with ASD and epilepsy in accessing the community.

The role is non-verbal and requires engaging activities at parks, garden centres, woods, and occasional swimming pool visits. You will support him in sensory exploration and daily outings alongside a 2:1 staffing arrangement.

You must have an enhanced DBS in place and suitable insurance to provide in-person care in local community settings.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS required and appropriate insurance.

Responsibilities

• Attend local park.
• Attend garden centres.
• Find and explore the woods.
• Occasionally go to a swimming pool (you will be expected to get in).
• Explore and assist with sensory objects.

Job description

Self Employed Support Worker Dorset/310723

The Role: To provide support to a young boy who is 13 years old. He has 5 types of epilepsy and has ASD. He is non-verbal, and looking for a self-employed support worker, to assist him accessing the community. You must have an enhanced DBS in place, and the relevant insurance. Please be aware this role is always 2 – 1.

Main Duties

• To attend the local park
• To attend garden centres
• To find and explore the woods
• To occasionally go to a swimming pool (you will be expected to get in)
• To explore and assist with sensory objects