Support worker
| Company: | Penderels Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £13.75 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Nuneaton |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
Summary
I am an active young person with Autism, Global Developmental Delay, and Speech and Language Delay who loves animals and enjoys spending time outdoors. I also enjoy singing nursery rhymes, which I sometimes use to help communicate my needs. I have a fantastic sense of humour and enjoy having fun with the people around me. Due to my autism and communication difficulties, I can find it challenging to understand verbal cues and express my needs verbally. I benefit from clear, patient, and supportive communication and from people taking the time to understand how I communicate. I can feel nervous in new situations and do not like busy or crowded environments. However, with the right support and reassurance, I can successfully access and enjoy a variety of activities in the community. I can find it difficult to wait in queues and may struggle to communicate when I am thirsty, uncomfortable, or need something. My diet is quite limited, and I may require support and encouragement around food choices. Because of my developmental and communication needs, I do not always recognise when I am cold, unwell, or have hurt myself, so I require someone who is observant and able to monitor my wellbeing. I can also become disorientated in unfamiliar places and need support to stay safe. I particularly enjoy running and being active outdoors. As I can be impulsive and may run off in unfamiliar environments, I require close supervision when out in the community to ensure my safety while still enabling me to enjoy the activities I love. I am looking for a caring, patient, reliable, and understanding Personal Assistant who has experience supporting individuals with autism and communication difficulties. The right person will help me access the community, build my confidence, develop my independence, and enjoy new experiences in a safe and positive way.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Animals and being outdoors• Singing nursery rhymes
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 with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• 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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