Personal Development Worker

Spider; Nacton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Spider, advertising on behalf of a specialist adult small supports provider in Felixstowe, Suffolk, is seeking compassionate Personal Development Workers to support autistic adults and people with learning disabilities. Roles available: full-time and part-time, with pay per hour.

You'll provide person-centred support, help with daily living, health and wellbeing, and work closely with families and professionals to promote independence and dignity.

Qualifications

• Patient, reliable, respectful and genuinely interested in supporting others.
• Clear communication and good judgement.
• Willingness to learn different communication approaches, follow guidance and complete essential training, including safeguarding and medication.
• Previous care experience isn't essential.
• Experience supporting autistic adults or people with learning disabilities would be advantageous.
• A relevant care qualification or experience in supported living or community support would also be beneficial.
• A full driving licence may be required, depending on the individual support arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Supporting personal care, meals, medication, appointments, household tasks and travel.
• Learning each person's communication style, preferences and routines.
• Encouraging choice, independence and participation in activities and community life.
• Recognising changes in health, behaviour or wellbeing and raising concerns appropriately.
• Following support plans, safeguarding procedures and risk assessments.
• Maintaining accurate electronic care records and communicating effectively across shifts.
• Working collaboratively with families, colleagues and professionals.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Patient

Respectful

Clear communication

Job description

Personal Development Worker - Spider is advertising on behalf of a specialist adult small supports provider looking for compassionate and reliable Personal Development Workers to support autistic adults and people with learning disabilities in Felixstowe, Suffolk. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

Pay: £14.05 per hour | £12.71 per hour for sleeping nights

About the role:

As a Personal Development Worker, you'll provide individualised, person-centred support, helping people live their lives in ways that reflect their choices, interests and needs. You'll build meaningful, respectful relationships while supporting everyday activities, communication, health and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting personal care, meals, medication, appointments, household tasks and travel
• Learning each person's communication style, preferences and routines
• Encouraging choice, independence and participation in activities and community life
• Recognising changes in health, behaviour or wellbeing and raising concerns appropriately
• Following support plans, safeguarding procedures and risk assessments
• Maintaining accurate electronic care records and communicating effectively across shifts
• Working collaboratively with families, colleagues and professionals

About you:

You'll be patient, reliable, respectful and genuinely interested in supporting others. You'll communicate clearly, demonstrate good judgement and be comfortable working independently and within a small team. A willingness to learn different communication approaches, follow guidance and complete essential training, including safeguarding and medication, is important. Previous care experience isn't essential. Experience supporting autistic adults or people with learning disabilities, including non-speaking individuals or those with complex needs, would be advantageous. A relevant care qualification or experience in supported living or community support would also be beneficial. A full driving licence may be required, depending on the individual support arrangement.

About them:

This specialist provider delivers small, highly personalised support services built around compassion, dignity, meaningful relationships and individual choice. Induction, supervision and role-specific training will be provided.

Spider is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates. Please advise us of any reasonable adjustments required during recruitment.