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Penderels Trust; Shipston-on-Stour; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Penderels Trust in Shipston-on-Stour is seeking a caring and energetic Support Worker to assist a young boy weekly. The role involves supporting a non-verbal child with ASD, SPD, ADHD and PICA, and promoting safe, engaging activities that aid development. DBS disclosure will be required.

The position is part-time and on-site, with duties including personal care, meal support and fostering a trusting relationship. A positive attitude, patience and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with additional needs is desirable but not required.
• Positive attitude, patience and willingness to learn are essential.
• DBS disclosure may be required and costs covered.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support (toileting, showering, dressing).
• Assist with cooking/meal preparation and meals/drinks.
• Develop a trusting, one-to-one working relationship with the child.

Skills

Caring

Energetic

Reliable

Patience

Job description

We are the parents of a wonderful young boy who loves messy play, running around, and music. He is a happy, enthusiastic child who embraces life despite the challenges he faces.

We are looking for a caring, energetic, and reliable person to support him on a weekly basis. Our son is non-verbal and has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), ADHD, and PICA. Experience with additional needs is desirable, but a positive attitude, patience, and willingness to learn are equally important.

We need someone with plenty of energy, dedication, and a genuine passion for helping children thrive. The role will involve supporting him in activities he enjoys, encouraging his development, and helping him live life to the fullest in a safe, engaging, and fun way.

If you are compassionate, proactive, and committed to making a positive difference in a child's life, we would love to hear from you.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Other relevant information

The individual keeps 2 cats at home

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, 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 individuals 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. You have a duty to report defects and / 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 for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Worker

Company: Penderels Trust Salary: from £14 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Shipton-on-Stour, CV36 1XX Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 24 Aug 2026 Closing date: 23 Sept 2026

Summary

We are the parents of a wonderful young boy who loves messy play, running around, and music. He is a happy, enthusiastic child who embraces life despite the challenges he faces.

We are looking for a caring, energetic, and reliable person to support him on a weekly basis. Our son is non-verbal and has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), ADHD, and PICA. Experience with additional needs is desirable, but a positive attitude, patience, and willingness to learn are equally important.

We need someone with plenty of energy, dedication, and a genuine passion for helping children thrive. The role will involve supporting him in activities he enjoys, encouraging his development, and helping him live life to the fullest in a safe, engaging, and fun way.

If you are compassionate, proactive, and committed to making a positive difference in a child's life, we would love to hear from you.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Cognitive / Learning

The employer's hobbies and interests:

music running free messy play

Other relevant information

The individual keeps 2 cats at home

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, 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 individuals 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. You have a duty to report defects and / 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 for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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