Children and Youth Support Worker - Weymouth

About the role

You will provide consistent, person-centred support to children and young people in their homes and local communities.

The role may include:

* Providing respite, short breaks and community-based support
* Supporting communication, emotional regulation, confidence and independence
* Helping children access activities and opportunities that are meaningful to them
* Following individual support plans, risk assessments and agreed strategies
* Completing clear records and communicating with families and managers

You will usually work with a small number of children and families as part of a consistent team. Our relationship-first approach means we aim to match staff carefully and build stable, trusted support arrangements.

Travel requirements

As this is a community-based role, you must:

* Hold a full UK driving licence
* Have access to a reliable vehicle
* Willingness to travel
* Have business-use motor insurance

Authorised business mileage is paid in accordance with Freedom Care’s mileage policy.

What we are looking for

We are particularly interested in applicants who have:

* Experience supporting autistic children or children with learning disabilities, SEN or SEND
* A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, Children and Young People, or a related subject
* A calm, dependable and relationship-focused approach
* Good communication, observation and record-writing skills
* The flexibility to work some evenings and weekends

Applicants without a Level 3 qualification may still be considered where they have strong relevant experience and a willingness to develop.

What Freedom Care offers

* Regular supervision, specialist training and ongoing professional development
* Consistent work with a small number of children and families
* A structured progression route into senior support, supervision, case management and coordination roles
* The opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding family-run organisation