Community Support Worker Poole

Were looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Community Support Worker to join our team in Poole. This role is all about building a positive respectful partnership with a young man as he grows in confidence independence and self-belief.

Youll play a key part in supporting him to navigate everyday lifewhether thats at home out in the community or exploring new opportunities. From encouraging him to try new activities to helping him access work placements and develop practical skills your support will open doors and create possibilities.

This is more than a support roleits a chance to empower someone to make their own choices discover their strengths and shape a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling to them. If youre someone who values inclusion celebrates individuality and believes in the potential of every person wed love to hear from you.

Please note:Autism Unlimited does not provide visa sponsorship.

To be considered for this roleyou must hold a Full UK driving licenceand have access to your own vehicle for commuting.

The role

George uses visual aids to help him plan and understand his day. We have been fortunate enough to work with Georgesince the start of 2025 as he is taking part in our Futures project and was welcomed in to our adult services programme in March.

Day to day life will include:

• Enjoying a singalong at the local Karaoke club
• Spending time at the skate park learning new tricks
• Day trips to the Isle of Wight
• Enjoying interactive board games that spark creativity connection and a bit of friendly competition
  
  

George is supported on a 1:1 basis and is reliant on his support staff. He requires assistance with personal care medication and meal preparation.

As a valued member of our team your role will involve a mix of meaningful support from helping with daily routines like food preparation shopping and personal care to accompanying George as he accesses the community and pursue his interests. You may also assist with administering medication to ensure his wellbeing.

Hours: 39 hours

This would be a mixture of shifts Monday Sunday

7am 10pm

This role would include alternate weekends and sleep ins (sleep ins come with an additional payment)

A support workers day would include:

• Sharing your skills and life knowledge with the people we support to enable good life skills and independence when living in the community
• Maintaining consistent and accurate records regarding care plans finances appointments and medication
• Following the support plan in plan for each person we support to enable the person to feel comfortable and happy adapting this as required based on change in behaviour
• Providing some elements of personal care from personal hygiene prompts helping to bath and wash medication

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Our commitment:

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.Wewillensurethatallourrecruitment andselectionpracticesreflectthis. Anyonewith any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments please let us know if you require support to complete your application.

Autism unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race colour sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin marital status veteran status disability age religion or any other classification protected by law.

All successfulcandidateswillbesubject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks