Personal Care Assistant
| Company: | Penderels Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.55 |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Sunderland, NE38 2TP |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job Reference: SUN17729JK1
Location: Washington, NE38, North East
About the Employer:
I am a single mum to a young girl with a severe learning disability and undiagnosed autism. I am looking for a kind, caring PA to provide respite support to give me a break from my caring role. This will include one overnight stay per month, preferably in the PA's own home, or this can be arranged at my house. Other support hours will be used to take my daughter out at weekends to enjoy outdoor activities locally.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible
Severe learning disability and undiagnosed autism.
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Visiting farms
• Being outdoors
• Going to parks
Other relevant information:
• The individual keeps pets in the home - 2 small dogs.
About the Role:
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• 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.
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