Specialist Support Worker – Weymouth Freedom Care

Freedomcaregroup; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized support organization in Weymouth is seeking a compassionate Specialist Support Worker to provide individualized support for a young adult with autism and complex mental health needs. The role involves working flexible hours across the community, engaging in meaningful activities, and supporting emotional regulation. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care and experience in similar settings. A competitive hourly rate and specialist training package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Specialist training package

Regular supervision and support

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting people with Autism, Mental Health, and complex emotional needs.
• Willing to complete additional specialist training (ASC, trauma, crisis work).
• Comfortable around a wide range of animals.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support during set hours.
• Support emotional regulation using trauma-informed practices.
• Assist with crisis responses calmly.

Skills

Experience supporting people with Autism

Calm under pressure

Animal care

Community outings planning

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care

Job description

Freedom Care Group
Specialist Autism, Learning Disability & Mental Health Support

Role: Specialist Support Worker

Hours:

• Tuesdays: 12pm – 5pm
• Thursdays: 12pm – 5pm
• Alternate Sundays: Approx. 12pm – 5pm (flexible depending on activity / needs)
  Additional: Ability to cover extra hours as needed (including occasional evenings)

Location: Weymouth, Dorset
Contract: Permanent – part-time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled, emotionally resilient and compassionate Support Worker to join an established support package for a young adult with autism, trauma, and complex mental health needs.

This is a long-term, relationship-focused role working both at home and out in the community, supporting daily living skills, regulation, social confidence, and meaningful activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support during set hours (Tuesdays & Thursdays 12–5pm, alternate Sundays 12–5pm).
• Remain flexible to cover extra hours, including occasional evenings.
• Support emotional regulation using trauma-informed, autism-informed, low-arousal practice.
• Engage in meaningful activities such as:
  • horse care and outdoor activity
  • animal care at home (dogs, cats, rabbits, tortoises, hedgehogs, birds)
  • cooking, meal planning, building independence skills
  • community outings, planning, use of public transport
• Assist with crisis responses calmly and confidently.
• Work collaboratively as part of a small, consistent multi-agency team.
• Maintain accurate notes and contribute to planning meetings.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 qualificationin Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Strong experience supporting people with Autism, Mental Health, and complex emotional needs.
• Stable, grounded communicator who can stay calm under pressure.
• Authentic, reliable and able to build long-term trust.
• Comfortable around a wide range of animals.
• Willing to use public transport with the young person.
• Willing to complete additional specialist training (ASC, trauma, crisis work).
• Able to work set hours plus extra when required.

Desirable

• Confident with horses or willing to learn.
• Creative, practical person comfortable with cooking and planning.
• Experience supporting young adults with relational or trauma-related needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Specialist training package.
• Regular supervision and reflective support.
• A stable, meaningful long-term role within a supportive team.

There are a range of other opportunities across childcare and support and education if required.

In line with our person centred ethos the Young person and the parent will be involved in the second layer of the recruitment process.