Personal Assistant
| Company: | Penderels Trust |
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| Salary: | from £12.71 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Leamington Spa, CV32 1XX |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 26 Nov 2026 |
Summary
About the Employer
Are you a kind, patient and enthusiastic person looking for a rewarding role supporting a friendly young man in his local community? We are looking for a Personal Assistant to support a happy, fun-loving chap for a few hours twice a week. He is a caring and kind person with a great sense of humour who enjoys spending time with others and getting out and about. You will support him to enjoy activities he loves, including: Baking Shopping trips Gardening during the warmer months Visits to the cinema Colouring Accessing the local community and social activities What we're looking for A friendly, reliable and patient individual Someone who enjoys encouraging independence while providing reassurance and support Good awareness of safety when out in the community A positive attitude and good sense of humour Important information The young man has limited awareness of road safety, so supporting him safely when out in the community is an essential part of the role. He does not display behaviours such as running off, but close supervision and vigilance around roads and traffic are required. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference while sharing enjoyable activities with a genuinely warm and engaging person.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
Mobility / Physical
Cognitive / Learning
Cerebral Palsy
The employer's hobbies and interests
Colouring
Watching TV
Walking
Other relevant information
Someone in the household is a smoker.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
Support and/or prompt with personal care, including toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed and getting dressed
Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks
Assist with household chores and general homemaking
Support with food shopping
Assist and encourage socialisation and participation in activities
Transport Requirement
Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.
Essential requirements
Required Skills To be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including appropriate use of social media To be able to work on own initiative To be able to follow instructions accurately Be patient, supportive and caring To be empathetic Previous caring experience is not essential, but a genuine interest in supporting disabled/ill people is required Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved Have a lively personality
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
