Personal Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bourne, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Penderels Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LIN17181LH3 |
Summary
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About the Employer
Personal Assistant required potentially for a job share to support an Autistic gentleman to access the community and attend services.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
• Cognitive / Learning
• Autism, anxiety, OCD traits, sleep issues, no sense of danger.
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Swimming, Gardening
• Dancing, Music
• Funfairs and Cinema
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 to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
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:
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Have a lively personality.
• Experience of working with adults with Autism and who are non-verbal, as well as adults who can sometimes be physically aggressive.
Required Training:
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
• First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.Training desirable but not essential.
When you are Required:
22 hours per week (Potentially a job share)
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
About the Employer
Personal Assistant required potentially for a job share to support an Autistic gentleman to access the community and attend services.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
• Cognitive / Learning
• Autism, anxiety, OCD traits, sleep issues, no sense of danger.
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Swimming, Gardening
• Dancing, Music
• Funfairs and Cinema
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 to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
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:
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Have a lively personality.
• Experience of working with adults with Autism and who are non-verbal, as well as adults who can sometimes be physically aggressive.
Required Training:
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
• First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.Training desirable but not essential.
When you are Required:
22 hours per week (Potentially a job share)
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.