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Predictable rota, 8 shifts + 4 sleep‑ins each four weeks — great for planning family life.
Driving role, you’ll use your clean driving licence for local community outings.
Community days out, ten‑pin bowling, pub visits and Sunday church outings.
Part‑time permanent post at £12.30/hr — steady pay with work/life balance.
Disability Confident employer — inclusive recruitment and supportive approach.
Friendly local team of PAs in Rugby — on‑site role with peer support nearby.
Support a gentleman with autism to live independently in his own home in Rugby as part of Penderels Trust’s friendly team of personal assistants. This permanent, part‑time role pays £12.30 per hour and follows a predictable rota of eight shifts and four sleep‑ins across each four‑week period. Each shift starts at 2.30pm and finishes at 2.45pm the following day with a sleep‑in between. You’ll support community life — ten‑pin bowling, pub visits, Sunday church and drives in his own car — so a clean driving licence is essential.
This role is ideal for compassionate carers who want meaningful, hands‑on work with steady hours and a supportive on‑site team. Penderels Trust is a Disability Confident employer, offering an inclusive recruitment approach, and the job is based in Rugby. If you’d like a secure part‑time post where your driving and people skills make a real difference, click the "Apply Now" button beside this advert to apply via jobsincare.com. Closing date: 07 December 2025.
This role is ideal for compassionate carers who want meaningful, hands‑on work with steady hours and a supportive on‑site team. Penderels Trust is a Disability Confident employer, offering an inclusive recruitment approach, and the job is based in Rugby. If you’d like a secure part‑time post where your driving and people skills make a real difference, click the "Apply Now" button beside this advert to apply via jobsincare.com. Closing date: 07 December 2025.
Predictable rota, 8 shifts + 4 sleep‑ins each four weeks — great for planning family life.
Driving role, you’ll use your clean driving licence for local community outings.
Community days out, ten‑pin bowling, pub visits and Sunday church outings.
Part‑time permanent post at £12.30/hr — steady pay with work/life balance.
Disability Confident employer — inclusive recruitment and supportive approach.
Friendly local team of PAs in Rugby — on‑site role with peer support nearby.
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Predictable rota: 8 shifts + 4 sleep‑ins each four weeks — great for planning family life.; Driving role: you’ll use your clean driving licence for local community outings.; Community days out: ten‑pin bowling, pub visits and Sunday church outings.; Part‑time permanent post at £12.30/hr — steady pay with work/life balance.; Disability Confident employer — inclusive recruitment and supportive approach.; Friendly local team of PAs in Rugby — on‑site role with peer support nearby.
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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