Personal Care Assistant


Company:	Penderels Trust
Salary:	£12.71
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Lincoln, LN6 1XX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	22 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: LIN16778TP11 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

To support a child who is diagnosed with Quadriplegic cerebral palsy and Prematurity Global developmental delay. He has a Visual impairment, so is severely sight impaired and diagnosed with focal epilepsy, but hasn't had an episode for over 4 years. He is affected throughout the day and requires use of a wheelchair. His communication is delayed and needs to be given processing time. Applicant must have a full UK driving licence with no accidents, claims or convictions.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

• Mobility / Physical

• Vision

• Quadriplegic cerebral palsy and Prematurity Global developmental delay

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Loves going out in his wheelchair

• Swimming

Other relevant information:

• The individual keeps pets in the home: small dog.

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.

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

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.

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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