Personal Care Assistant


Company:	Penderels Trust
Salary:	from £13.01 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Ackworth, WF7 1XX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 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: WAK17632TB2 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

Young man with autism and learning difficulties who enjoys going to different groups and doing activities. This young man has a preference for a male PA as he needs someone to accompany him to use the toilet facilities. On a Monday and Wednesday, he requires travel to and from a social group and on a Friday, either another social group or a local activity such as a gym.

Disability and health conditions:

* Cognitive / Learning

* Invisible

Other relevant information:

* Someone in the household is a smoker.

* The individual keeps pets in the home. 3 dogs and 4 cats - no care required.

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 and getting dressed.

* Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.

* 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 individual's 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 and to report defects 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, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Costs will be covered.

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