Support worker


Company:	Penderels Trust
Salary:	£13.95
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Atheerstone, CV9 1XX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

About the Employer

Our son is 7 years old with an autism diagnosis , he is happy, easy going and funny ! He needs a support worker to take him out and about doing the things he loves, swimming , soft pay the park etc. We need someone with knowledge of autism. He is very vulnerable , has NO sense of danger so needs to be monitored very carefully at all times. he is still in nappies so some personal care is needed.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

Autism and being assessed for ADHD

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Swimming • ipad• soft play

Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.

• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.

• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.

• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.

• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

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