Male Personal Care Assistant


Company:	Penderels Trust
Salary:	from £13.01 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Normanton, WF1 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: WAK17767TB2 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 cognitive injury, looking for someone similarly young to take him to recreational activities such as the gym. Cortical blindness which fluctuates but can lead to blindness. Can see colours and shapes but with some difficulty, such as tripping. Finds it difficult to hold things due to Ataxia. Loves his dog and enjoys walking his dog but cannot do this alone.

Disability and health conditions:

* Acquired Brain Injury

Hobbies and interests:

* Going for walks with the dog

* Boxing

* Eating out

Other relevant information:

* The individual has allergies. Dust mites and cat hair.

* The individual keeps pets in the home. One dog, friendly but jumps.

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 and/or prompt the individual to take medication.

* Assist with household chores and general homemaking.

* 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.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over for this role as you will be required to administer medication.

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.

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