Personal Care Assistant
| Company: | Penderels Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR4 2TP |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job Reference: SUN17095MB6
Location: Sunderland, SR4, North East
About the Employer:
I am both the employer and carer who is seeking 2 PA's to provide 2-1 care for my daughter. She has a diagnosis of severe learning disabilities and behavioural issues which require s 2-1 support when out and about in the community. My daughter is extremely vulnerable and requires close supervision at all times. She demonstrates unwanted behaviours when upset and can lash out at those around her or members of the public if she becomes distressed, upset or wanting her own way and being told no. She prefers the company of adults as children of her own age can trigger her frustration. She is generally very active and enjoys most activities associated to her age. She enjoys arts and crafts, painting, trampoline parks, going to the beach and play parks. She does like to be occupied and active so particularly enjoys being outdoors. She has no danger awareness and is unable to identify risks to herself or others, she would benefit from the PA's encouraging and prompting her life skills and independence where possible. The PA support can be delivered during the week after school or weekends. Holiday times are more flexible. sessions will be arranged week by week between the employer and PA's. The PA support will encourage her to socialise and limit her isolation, this will also allow me a break from my caring role
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Shopping/Arts and crafts
• Beach/play parks
• Trampoline Parks
Other relevant information:
• The individual keeps pets in the home - Dogs.
About the Role:
Duties and Responsibilities:
• 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 and car owner – must have business insurance.