Personal Care Assistant


Company:	Penderels Trust
Salary:	£13.46
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Basildon SS15, SS15 1XX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	8 Sept 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: ESX17654CC2 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

The child is an incredibly happy, funny, loving, and caring boy with a fantastic sense of humour (and absolutely no filter! ). He has an amazing memory and remembers everything—especially dates! We are looking for a kind, reliable, committed, and enthusiastic Personal Assistant (PA) to support our wonderful son, who is young and autistic. He has additional needs, including some behavioural challenges, and has limited awareness of danger, so he requires close supervision and a calm, understanding approach.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

• Cognitive / Learning

• Invisible

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Cinema

• Swimming

• Trampolining

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.

• 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.

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