Personal Care Assistant
| Company: | Penderels Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.45 |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR6 2TP |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job Reference: SUN17689MB2
Location: SR6, Sunderland, North East
About the Employer:
I am the employer and mother to my young son who is in receipt of direct payments from Together for Children. My son is diagnosed with mild Cerebral Palsy, learning disabilities and is visually impaired. He sometimes struggles to have his word understood so will require someone with patience and understanding.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
• Vision
• Cognitive / Learning
• Invisible
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Swimming
• Going to the beach/Parks
• Trampoli
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 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.