Personal Care Assistant


Company:	Penderels Trust
Salary:	£13.01
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Wakefield, WF8 3LQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Aug 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Reference: WAK17743TB1

Location: Pontefract, WF8, Yorkshire and Humber

Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved.

About the Employer:

Sarah is a lovely young woman with down syndrome. She enjoys interacting with peers in creative activities. She also enjoys going to cafes for a change of a scene. Initially looking for someone to take her to a group on a Wednesday and bring her home (not staying with her), with a view to building up to 10 hours a week. This would be driving the family's car so a clean driving licence is necessary. Sarah is not a fan of change, hence the need to build up slowly. In need of building some independence. Can be quite reserved at first.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Dancing• Acting• Cafes

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.

Transport Requirement:

Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle (employer to check age requirement with car insurance provider).

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