Spider
Personal Development Worker
Personal Development Worker at Spider, based in Nacton, Suffolk, paying £12.71 - £14.05 per hour. This is a part-time role.
- Pay
- £12.71 - £14.05 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Part-time · On site · Night shifts · Weekend work
- Location
- Nacton, Suffolk
- Closing date
- Sector
- Business Development
71% below the typical rate for business development
Reference 05e7937086012e43cae9f3a43138573fe6d572cd
About the role
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
Shifts may include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and supporting holidays or trips.
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.
To be considered, apply through Spider with an up-to-date CV.
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Reference: 05e7937086012e43cae9f3a43138573fe6d572cd · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 29 Nov 2026 · Listed via Spider
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