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Warwickshire

Support Worker

Nuneaton, West Midlands

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Job reference 17739WARCB2 Closes 18th October 2026
Hourly rate £12.71 per hour
Hours School holidays only 15 to 20 hours
Contract type Casual
Care experience Not essential Genuine interest in supporting people required

When you are required

Availability is required on the following days and times:

Monday Between 9am and 2pm
Tuesday Between 9am and 2pm
Wednesday Between 9am and 2pm
Thursday Between 9am and 2pm
Friday Between 9am and 2pm

About the employer

Support is required for a teenage male with severe learning disabilities, autism, and ADHD. The role involves providing 2:1 support and assisting with all aspects of daily living, including:

Personal care Support with eating and drinking Washing and bathing Dressing and grooming Ensuring his safety and wellbeing He is non-verbal and requires full support throughout the day.

He is a very happy, affectionate young man who enjoys spending time with people who are patient, caring, and understanding. The ideal candidate will be reliable, compassionate, and able to provide consistent support while promoting his comfort and happiness.

Disability and health conditions

  • Cognitive / Learning
  • Invisible

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

Required skills

  • Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
  • Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
  • Work as part of a team.
  • 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.
  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.