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Female Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust

Female Personal Care Assistant

£33072

Penderels Trust , Upper Dovercourt, Tendring

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 30 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 012d8cb5b3db442e9ef71bcea1e95132

Full Job Description

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

  • Assist with household chores and general homemaking.

  • Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.

  • Support with food shopping.

  • Support the individual to look after/care for pets.

  • 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 with managing paperwork & correspondence.

  • Support with gardening.


    • 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.

    Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

    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).

    I am a friendly and easy to talk to lady with two teenage children (one with autism). I have a love of dogs. I am looking for someone to help around the house and to assist me to access to the community.,
  • Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.

  • Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.

  • To be able to work on own initiative.

  • To work as part of a team.

  • To 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 caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.

  • Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers 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.

    Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.


  • Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.

  • First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.

  • Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.


    • When you are Required:

    Hours per week: 5