Personal Care Assistant
Penderels Trust
Harlow, EssexView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£38,272
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 (Please include the job reference number: ESX17804SL1 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
PA required to support a young person who has special needs and communication difficulties. To accompany him to school and promote independence and social skills.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
- Cognitive / Learning
The employer's hobbies and interests
- Football
- Watching TV and films
- Games and cartoons on tablet
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Specific days/times required: 3 hours available per week
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
1 October 2026
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