Personal Care Assistant


Company:	Penderels Trust
Salary:	from £13.73 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Colchester, CO2 1XX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Oct 2026
Closing date:	23 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: ESX17876DW1 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

PA required to support a child with ASD and global development delay who is non-verbal, who can assist them with stimulating activities and having fun.

Disability and health conditions:

• Cognitive / Learning: ASD and global development delay who is non-verbal

Hobbies and interests:

• Swimming

• Parks and open spaces (unless it is raining!)

• Soft play activity centres

Other relevant information:

• The individual keeps pets in the home. 1 dog and 2 cats

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 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.

• Support to keep safe - A habit of running and has no sense of danger.

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.

Essential requirements

Transport requirement: A full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer's vehicle. Required skills: • Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual. • Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role. • Be able to work on own initiative. • Be able to follow instructions accurately. • Be patient, supportive and caring. • Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support. • Be empathetic. • Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential. • Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employer’s needs on a daily basis. • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable. • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved. • Have a lively personality. Required training: Successful candidates are required to undertake any training considered necessary and appropriate to the role. • First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.

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