Personal Care Assistant
Penderels Trust
Brightlingsea, ColchesterView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,516
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time
Closing date
Not specified
Job description
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 application or CV to parecruitment@penderelstrust.org.uk (Please include the job reference number: ESX17779SW1 to your email if submitting via email). Please note that by submitting your CV you are confirming that you have read and understand the terms of the privacy policy. (http://penderelstrust.org.uk/paPrivacy.php)
About the Employer
Supportive and caring individual required to support a happy go lucky and active young man with ASD and allergies, but who enjoys his independence and can communicate effectively.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
- Mobility / Physical, hypermobility (weakness on joints)
- Hearing
- Cognitive / Learning
- Tourettes and tics
The employer's hobbies and interests
- Military and Police
- Cycling
- Making things - crafts
Other relevant information
- The individual has allergies. Allergies requiring epipen administration and asthmatic. • The individual keeps pets in the home: A Dog.
- Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
- Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
- Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
- Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
- Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
- 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.
- To assist with learning to cook and keeping his room tidy.
- Medication to be administered if Epipen required or asthma pump.
Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.
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.
- 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 experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
- Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
- Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
- Have a lively personality.
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
- First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.
- Trained to administer Epipen.
- Knowledge of Tourettes and tics may be an advantage but not necessary.
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview. 8hours available per week!
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
13 September 2026
Last checked
4 October 2026
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