Support Worker – Dorset

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting children with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and related needs with daily tasks to increase confidence and everyday skills.
• Supporting children to have fun and engage in learning.
• Assisting with cooking, cleaning, and other daily tasks, tailored to individual needs.
• Taking advantage of local amenities and outings, such as shopping, cinema visits, and activities based on children’s interests.

Skills and Expertise

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a Support Worker.
• Experience working with children (desirable, but not essential).
• Excellent communication, patience, and understanding.
• Strong sense of humour.
• Enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Full manual driving licence (essential due to service needs).

Job Facilities/Benefits

• 12.10 per hour plus sleep-in allowance.
• Full-time (42 hours per week) with day shifts and occasional sleep-ins.
• Alternate weekend work.
• Birthday paid day off.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Paid learning and development opportunities (level 2 to 5 NVQ in Health & Social Care, internal leadership sessions).
• Exclusive employee benefits (savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses).
• Referral scheme.