Support Worker JW/ Dorset/ 180823 in Ferndown inFerndown PUBLISHED MON 20 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Support Worker JW/Dorset/18Job details Posting date: 20 October 2025 Hours: Part time Closing date: 19 November 2025 Location: Ferndown, Dorset Remote working: On-site only Company: Compass Independent Living Job type: Permanent Job reference: JW/Dorset/18Apply for this job 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. 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.