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Support Worker JW/Dorset/180823

Job details
Posting date: 04 April 2024
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 04 May 2024
Location: Ferndown, Dorset
Company: Compass Independent Living
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JW/Dorset/180823

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Summary

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 co-ordination 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.

Main Duties
• To attend local parks and to access the community.
• To attend the beach. He is 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.
• The 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 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*

Hours: 6 hours per week during school holidays.

Pay: £11.50
Job Type: Part time

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

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