Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.21 i £13 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £120.96 for s sleep 10-8 |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Tamworth, Staffordshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Penderels Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 17054WARTS3 |
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Positions:
• 2 Permanent contracts Full or part time hours available (6-month probation)
• 2 Bank positions
Hours: Full or part time hours available.
Typical shift timings:
• 08:00–14:00
• 14:00–20:00
• 20:00–07:00 (sleep-in)
Salary:
• Starting salary is paid at £12.21 per hour during the initial probation, rising with experience.
• All sleep-in hours are paid at your full hourly rate
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Join our supportive, caring, dedicated team who provide daily living support to two adult brothers aged 29 and 31 to live independently in their own home. Both young men are extremely friendly, loving, witty, and a pleasure to support.
Both brothers are neurodivergent with a formal diagnosis of autism and associated learning and language deficits. The brothers receive 1;1 support between the hours of 08.00-20.00 to allow them to pursue their individual activities. During this time 2 members of staff are rostered on shift. The hours between 20.00-07.00 are delivered on a 2:1 basis.
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Key Responsibilities
• Provide one-to-one support with personal care: washing, dressing, grooming
• Prompt and support medication administration per individual care plans
• Perform every day domestic duties: such as laundry, housework, meal prep.
• Coach independent-living skills—budgeting, menu planning, community access
• Build rapport by respecting routines, preferences, and sense of humour
• Maintain clear, accurate records of observations, incidents, and handovers
• Collaborate with families, external professionals, and colleagues on support plans
________________________________________
Person Specification
Personal attributes – applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Good communication skills
• Good time keeping
• Good attendance record
• Good team player with flexible working ethics
• Good IT skills
• Must have a clean UK driving licence (A car is provided for use during shifts)
• Good attention to detail
• Good forward planning skills
• Be focused
• High level of commitment
• High desire to deliver high quality support
Essential Skills & Qualifications
• NVQ Level 2 (or working towards) in Health & Social Care, or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards your NVQ.
• Basic IT literacy for electronic record keeping.
• Full UK right to work; willingness to undergo DBS, first aid, and safeguarding training and any additional training as required.
• Experience beneficial but not required—full role-specific training provided
Essential Personal Qualities
• Empathy, patience, and respect for autonomy
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication, including active listening
• Adaptability and creative problem-solving
• Ability to build rapport, maintain boundaries, and preserve confidentiality
• Reliability, punctuality, and excellent time-management are paramount
• Positive attitude, resilience, and a sense of humour
Desirable
• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Experience supporting autistic or neurodivergent individuals
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques
• Skill in co-designing visual aids or sensory-friendly resources
________________________________________
What We Offer
• Structured induction with one-to-one mentoring and shadow shifts (paid at £12.21 during probation)
• Comprehensive training on supporting these brothers, sensory adaptations, and visual supports
• Modular, neurodivergent-friendly training resources and ongoing professional development
• Regular supervision, reflective practice groups, and wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunities to co-create visual guides, checklists, and onboarding materials
• Clear pay progression, pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement (pro-rata for part-time)
• A collaborative team culture that values your ideas, strengths, and wit
________________________________________
How to Apply
1. Email your CV and a short cover letter explaining your fitness for this role to clare.freeman2@outlook.com
2. Use “Personal Care Assistant” as your email subject line
3. Submit by Monday 15th September 2025
4. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an informal interview and a trial shift
________________________________________
• 2 Permanent contracts Full or part time hours available (6-month probation)
• 2 Bank positions
Hours: Full or part time hours available.
Typical shift timings:
• 08:00–14:00
• 14:00–20:00
• 20:00–07:00 (sleep-in)
Salary:
• Starting salary is paid at £12.21 per hour during the initial probation, rising with experience.
• All sleep-in hours are paid at your full hourly rate
________________________________________
Join our supportive, caring, dedicated team who provide daily living support to two adult brothers aged 29 and 31 to live independently in their own home. Both young men are extremely friendly, loving, witty, and a pleasure to support.
Both brothers are neurodivergent with a formal diagnosis of autism and associated learning and language deficits. The brothers receive 1;1 support between the hours of 08.00-20.00 to allow them to pursue their individual activities. During this time 2 members of staff are rostered on shift. The hours between 20.00-07.00 are delivered on a 2:1 basis.
________________________________________
Key Responsibilities
• Provide one-to-one support with personal care: washing, dressing, grooming
• Prompt and support medication administration per individual care plans
• Perform every day domestic duties: such as laundry, housework, meal prep.
• Coach independent-living skills—budgeting, menu planning, community access
• Build rapport by respecting routines, preferences, and sense of humour
• Maintain clear, accurate records of observations, incidents, and handovers
• Collaborate with families, external professionals, and colleagues on support plans
________________________________________
Person Specification
Personal attributes – applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Good communication skills
• Good time keeping
• Good attendance record
• Good team player with flexible working ethics
• Good IT skills
• Must have a clean UK driving licence (A car is provided for use during shifts)
• Good attention to detail
• Good forward planning skills
• Be focused
• High level of commitment
• High desire to deliver high quality support
Essential Skills & Qualifications
• NVQ Level 2 (or working towards) in Health & Social Care, or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards your NVQ.
• Basic IT literacy for electronic record keeping.
• Full UK right to work; willingness to undergo DBS, first aid, and safeguarding training and any additional training as required.
• Experience beneficial but not required—full role-specific training provided
Essential Personal Qualities
• Empathy, patience, and respect for autonomy
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication, including active listening
• Adaptability and creative problem-solving
• Ability to build rapport, maintain boundaries, and preserve confidentiality
• Reliability, punctuality, and excellent time-management are paramount
• Positive attitude, resilience, and a sense of humour
Desirable
• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Experience supporting autistic or neurodivergent individuals
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques
• Skill in co-designing visual aids or sensory-friendly resources
________________________________________
What We Offer
• Structured induction with one-to-one mentoring and shadow shifts (paid at £12.21 during probation)
• Comprehensive training on supporting these brothers, sensory adaptations, and visual supports
• Modular, neurodivergent-friendly training resources and ongoing professional development
• Regular supervision, reflective practice groups, and wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunities to co-create visual guides, checklists, and onboarding materials
• Clear pay progression, pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement (pro-rata for part-time)
• A collaborative team culture that values your ideas, strengths, and wit
________________________________________
How to Apply
1. Email your CV and a short cover letter explaining your fitness for this role to clare.freeman2@outlook.com
2. Use “Personal Care Assistant” as your email subject line
3. Submit by Monday 15th September 2025
4. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an informal interview and a trial shift
________________________________________
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