Care/support worker

Supporting a young man with autism and complex needs in his own home.

Alternate Weekend shift: Saturday 7:30am-Sunday 10:00am incl. sleep in rate between 10pm-6am.

Alternate Tuesday: 7.20am-2.30pm

Every Thursday: 7:20am-1.30pm

From £15 an hour.

We are looking for someone who:

Is willing to be hands-on and have fun.

Has a positive, caring attitude.

Is organised, hard-working, flexible and resilient.

Has excellent communication and observation skills.

You don't need to have experience. Your personal qualities and values are more important to us. You will be supported with comprehensive shadowing and training from day one.

Day to day responsibilities:

Making nutritional meals

Trips out across Dorset in his own car, maybe a picnic or snack stop

Personal care

Computer play with Thomas the Tank/Bob the builder/Postman Pat videos. He is still a child at heart so enjoys his old cartoon clips and will act them out with his toys and your involvement.

Arts and crafts, fancy dress and having fun

Administering occasional medication

We can offer:

Full training and comprehensive shadow period with experienced staff

Supportive team

2:1 Shift with experienced staff at all times

Excellent rates of pay with enhanced weekend and overtime rates

Holiday pay and pension scheme