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Warwickshire

Support Worker

Austrey, Atherstone, West Midlands

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Job reference 17673WARCB3 Closes 18th October 2026
Hourly rate £14.15 per hour
Hours 8 - 16 hours over 3 - days including weekends
Contract type Casual
Driving Car owner with business insurance
Care experience Essential Childcare / special needs experience

When you are required

Specific working days have not been stated.

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

About the employer

14-year-old young person who is very active and enjoys a wide range of sensory and outdoor activities. I am profoundly autistic and non-verbal, communicating through an AAC device and objects of reference. I have a keen interest in trampolining, plastic footballs, spinning objects, zip lines, and water play. I also have specific food preferences and prefer to graze on food and snacks throughout the day. Due to my limited awareness of danger, I require close supervision when out in the community. I am known to run towards things that catch my interest and can quickly move away from those supporting me. For my safety, I am happy to use a wheelchair when out and about. I understand the word "no"; however, being told no can sometimes trigger behaviours of distress, including self-injury behaviours. Therefore, those supporting me should be able to use positive communication strategies and remain calm, patient, and reassuring in challenging situations. Despite my complex needs, I am a very affectionate and engaging young person. With the right person, I can build a strong, trusting relationship and develop a wonderful friendship. I am looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Personal Assistant who can support me to access activities I enjoy, keep me safe, and help me make the most of every day.

Disability and health conditions

  • Cognitive / Learning

Other relevant information

  • The individual keeps pets in the home. He has 2 dogs, a French bulldog called Beau, a Staffy cross called Bear and a black fluffy cat called Bob. All of which can be out of the house, or in their crate at the time.

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

  • 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.

Required skills

  • Have a lively personality.