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Personal Care Assistant

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 27 Tachwedd 2025
Cyflog: £13.15 yr awr
Oriau: Rhan Amser
Dyddiad cau: 25 Rhagfyr 2025
Lleoliad: Colchester, Essex
Gweithio o bell: Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni: Penderels Trust
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: ESX17268CC1

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Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved.

To apply, follow the link provided and fill out an application form or forward your CV to parecruitment@penderelstrust.org.uk (Please include the job reference number: ESX17268CC1 to your email if submitting via email)

About the Employer

We are seeking a kind, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to support a young person with autism, a learning disability, and hearing loss in one ear. This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is passionate about helping a young person understand the world around him, build social skills, and stay safe while enjoying life.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

• Autism and learning disability, speech and language delay.

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Cinema
• Visiting the park
• Trains and Lego

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Take out on activities of choice for example cinema and trampolining.
• To help the young person understand the world around him and encourage independence.
• Car Driver is a bonus but not essential.

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).

Transport Requirement:

Car driver preferred but not essential.

Required Skills:

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.

When you are Required:

Hours per week: 4 hours term time 6 hours school holidays

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

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