Personal Care Assistant


Company:	Penderels Trust
Salary:	£12.92
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Colchester, CO5 1XX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	25 Aug 2026

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Summary

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: ESX17696DW1 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 support for a quiet and well-mannered young man with autism to accompany him on walks around and about town and the local seaside. If the applicant has knowledge of trains, this is a bonus!

Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

• Cognitive / Learning

• Anxiety

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Trains and steam engines

• Walking outdoors & nature

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.

• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

• Interested in building a model train and customising his trains; encourage independence.

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).

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