Support Worker, Mental Health

Freedom Care Group

Specialist Autism, Learning Disability & Mental Health Support

• 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

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.

• 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.

• Level 3 qualification in 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.

• 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.

• 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.