Female Support Worker


Company:	Penderels Trust
Salary:	from £14.15 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Nuneaton
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

Young adult with Autism, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), severe anxiety, Selective Mutism, and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). Due to anxiety, they have experienced significant difficulties accessing education and engaging in activities within thier local community. We are looking for a patient, understanding, and reliable Companion/Personal Assistant to support in building thier confidence and independence, both at home and in the community. The successful candidate will work alongside them, supporting with activities that they choose and enjoy, while respecting their communication style, needs, and preferences. Main Duties The role will involve supporting with activities at home, including: Arts and crafts Playing Xbox games Gardening Organising and tidying their bedroom Writing stories on their laptop Researching subjects of interest on the internet The role will also involve support to access the community and participate in activities such as: Going for drives Walking the dog Shopping trips Visiting museums and cultural attractions Taking part in leisure and sporting activities, including rock climbing, swimming, running, cycling, and ice skating Going on picnics and other outdoor activities About the Person We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will: Be calm, patient, and understanding Have an interest in supporting young people with Autism, PDA, anxiety, and communication differences Be able to build a trusting and positive relationship with Sammie Encourage independence while providing reassurance and support when needed Be flexible and led by Sammie's choices, interests, and comfort levels Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle (preferred) Experience of supporting individuals with Autism, PDA, anxiety, Selective Mutism, or ARFID would be beneficial, although a caring and person-centred approach is equally important. The successful candidate must be willing to work at Sammie's pace and support her in achieving her own personal goals.

Disability and health conditions

Mental Health

Hobbies and interests

Arts and crafts

Active pursuits

Playing with her support dog

Other relevant information

The individual keeps pets in the home. 1 Bishon Frise dog

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Duties and responsibilities

Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.

Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.

Support the individual to look after/care for pets.

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 individual's 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 and to report defects 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, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Costs will be covered.

Transport requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Essential requirements

Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual. Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role. Be able to work on own initiative. Be able to follow instructions accurately. Be patient, supportive and caring. Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support. Be empathetic. Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals. Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employer’s needs on a daily basis. Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable. Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved. Have a lively personality

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