Male Support Worker

Penderels Trust; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mileage reimbursement

Meaningful impact

Ongoing support

Job summary

Penderels Trust in Nuneaton is seeking a caring Personal Assistant to support a young boy with Autism and ADHD. The role involves helping him access community activities, stay safe, and enjoy engaging, age-appropriate experiences.

He is non-verbal and lives at home with his parents, sister, and a family dog, enjoying trampolining and horse riding. You will work part-time on-site, with mileage reimbursement and pay at £13.90 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with disabilities, particularly Autism and ADHD.
• A caring, patient, and understanding approach.
• Ability to remain calm and responsive to changing needs.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS check which will be paid for.

Responsibilities

• Supporting access to community and leisure activities.
• Encouraging social interaction and engagement.
• Providing supervision and ensuring safety at all times.
• Supporting with personal care, including assistance with toileting.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship.
• Promoting independence and helping him enjoy new experiences.

Skills

Experience with children with autism/​

Caring, patient approach

Calm under pressure

Full UK driving licence

DBS check arranged

Job description

We are looking for a caring, patient, and energetic Personal Assistant to support a young boy with Autism and ADHD.

He is a non-verbal child who enjoys being active and engaging in fun activities. He lives at home with his parents, baby sister, and family dog. He particularly enjoys trampolining and has recently developed an interest in horse riding.

The role will involve supporting him to access activities in the community, develop his independence, and ensure his safety and wellbeing while having fun.

Main Duties

• Supporting access to community and leisure activities.
• Encouraging social interaction and engagement.
• Providing supervision and ensuring safety at all times.
• Supporting with personal care, including assistance with toileting.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship.
• Promoting independence and helping him enjoy new experiences.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children with disabilities, particularly Autism and ADHD.
• A caring, patient, and understanding approach.
• Ability to remain calm and responsive to changing needs.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Business-use motor insurance is required. Mileage expenses will be paid.
• Enhanced DBS check which will be paid for.

We Offer

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Mileage reimbursement for agreed journeys.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a young person's life.
• Ongoing support and guidance.

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Male Support Worker

Company: Penderels Trust Salary: from £13.90 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Nuneaton Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 12 Nov 2026 Closing date: 12 Dec 2026