Personal Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.85 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Penderels Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SUN17343MB1 |
Summary
About the Employer
I am the employer and mother to my son who has access to a direct payment. The direct payment is to allow my son to receive PA support, engaging him in the local community to access activities that he enjoys and provide me with a break from my caring role. My son has autism and has a learning disability. He manages all personal care himself but will need assistance and support with some day-to-day tasks. He does require close supervision due to his vulnerability and inability to identify risk to himself or others. He has been known to show signs of aggression and absconding however this is historic and has not occurred for some time. My son enjoys most things, such as eating out, going for walks and likes to be occupied and busy. The PA support may also require assistance in helping him to manage day to day chores, preparing and cooking meals or spending time within the home He requires someone who is patient, understanding and someone willing to get involved in all aspects of his choices. The PA will become an integral part of the family and his support network, providing him opportunity of independence and allowing us as parents a break from our caring role We are seeking a PA to provide my son with social opportunities, doing things he enjoys • Going Shopping • Preparing and cooking meals • Going for meals • Going for coffee • Being outdoors • Socialising and accessing activities in the community • Trying new things My sons’ needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
• Cognitive / Learning
• Mental Health
• Invisible
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Eating out
• Being outdoors
• Cooking
About the Role:
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• 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.
• 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).
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.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• 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:
Specific days/times required:
• Monday,
• Tuesday,
• Wednesday,
• Thursday,
• Friday,
• Saturday,
• Sunday,
Hours per week: 25 hrs per week Monday – Sunday (days and times flexible to be agreed week on week between employee and employer Some evening required. Flexibility is essential
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
I am the employer and mother to my son who has access to a direct payment. The direct payment is to allow my son to receive PA support, engaging him in the local community to access activities that he enjoys and provide me with a break from my caring role. My son has autism and has a learning disability. He manages all personal care himself but will need assistance and support with some day-to-day tasks. He does require close supervision due to his vulnerability and inability to identify risk to himself or others. He has been known to show signs of aggression and absconding however this is historic and has not occurred for some time. My son enjoys most things, such as eating out, going for walks and likes to be occupied and busy. The PA support may also require assistance in helping him to manage day to day chores, preparing and cooking meals or spending time within the home He requires someone who is patient, understanding and someone willing to get involved in all aspects of his choices. The PA will become an integral part of the family and his support network, providing him opportunity of independence and allowing us as parents a break from our caring role We are seeking a PA to provide my son with social opportunities, doing things he enjoys • Going Shopping • Preparing and cooking meals • Going for meals • Going for coffee • Being outdoors • Socialising and accessing activities in the community • Trying new things My sons’ needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
• Cognitive / Learning
• Mental Health
• Invisible
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Eating out
• Being outdoors
• Cooking
About the Role:
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• 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.
• 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).
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.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• 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:
Specific days/times required:
• Monday,
• Tuesday,
• Wednesday,
• Thursday,
• Friday,
• Saturday,
• Sunday,
Hours per week: 25 hrs per week Monday – Sunday (days and times flexible to be agreed week on week between employee and employer Some evening required. Flexibility is essential
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.