The Role:
• A 35-year-old wheelchair user living with cerebral palsy is looking for reliable, motivated, and supportive people to join and build up their team in Verwood.
• This is a non – medical, enablement – focused role supporting independence, choice, and everyday life at home and in the community.
• They run their own business and wish to live an active, organised life that balances work, social time, and self-care. Maintaining energy, boundaries and independence is key, and having the right support helps make that possible.
• Days may include a mix of home-based work, social plans, and appointments sometimes busy, sometimes quiet as life sometimes is.
• A calm, practical approach and an appreciation of a good sense of humour go a long way here.
• The aim is to work alongside someone who values communication, autonomy, and mutual respect
Main Duties:
You’ll provide practical and social support, that may include:
Personal care (showering, dressing, hair and styling)
Household tasks and meal preparation
Shopping and errands
Social activities: Support meeting friends, attending events, swimming, walks, or appointments
Pet care (small older dogs)
Light admin or organisational support when needed
This is a choice focused role, taking direction, helping things run smoothly so the person you support can stay focused and engaged in both work and life.
Personal Qualities and Attributes required:
• Reliable, respectful, and trustworthy
• Attitude over Experience
• Good communication and social skills
• Able to follow instructions and use initiative
• Flexible and organised
• Comfortable with dogs
• Full UK driving licence (use of Motability vehicle during shifts)
FOR EMPLOYED: Please note that this role may be subject to a DBS check, your employer may also ask for you to supply references.
You must be able to prove the right to work in the UK. No sponsorships are available.
FOR SE: Please note that the person undertaking this role may be requested to supply evidence of DBS clearance and/or references where appropriate.
Hours:
• Part-time with funding of 15.5 hours per week plus an additional annual allowance for activities, there are a mix of short morning and evening shifts and longer weekend shifts on offer
• Shifts are arranged in advance based on mutual availability and needs.
• The role can be shared, so you don’t need to cover every day; it could suit people looking for a few flexible regular shifts.
• Ideally looking for someone to start soon, with both temporary and ongoing availability considered
Pay:
£13.50 - £14.00 per hour employed
£16.00 per hour Self Employed
Job Type: Part time
Please note, Compass Disability Services (Compass Independent Living Team) is a support, advisory and payroll service. We support people with a disability or long-term health condition to live independently and retain control of their lives within the community. We are not the person that you will work for. You will work for the individual or family that we are supporting.