Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.18 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | Canvey Island, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Penderels Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WAK17357DW1 |
Summary
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About the Employer
I am a 14-year-old boy with autism and a learning disability looking for a personal assistant to spend 4 hours per week with me at weekends and during school holidays.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Cognitive / Learning
Autism and Learning Disability
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 and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• 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).
Required Skills
• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
• Saturday, 9.00am to 1.00pm
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
About the Employer
I am a 14-year-old boy with autism and a learning disability looking for a personal assistant to spend 4 hours per week with me at weekends and during school holidays.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Cognitive / Learning
Autism and Learning Disability
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 and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• 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).
Required Skills
• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
• Saturday, 9.00am to 1.00pm
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.