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Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust

Personal Care Assistant

£23795

Penderels Trust , Castleford, Wakefield

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 119014e06efa4bdfbc27c53e4ebdb24f

Full Job Description

  • Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.

  • Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.

  • 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.

  • Should transport ever break down, be prepared to bring him home via his wheelchair and transported back into his chair.


    • Due to the following requirements of the role, only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position:

  • You will be required to administer medication.

  • You will be handling hazardous substances.


    • 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.

  • 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 essential.

  • 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.

  • Someone who is outgoing but not too overbearing.


    • Required Training:

    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. Training will be provided by the employer.

  • Must be able to speak English to communicate effectively.

    To support a Gentleman with cerebral palsy, who is a wheelchair user, with personal care, dressing and getting ready to attend day centre. Duties will also include, pushing wheelchair to local bus stop to pick up day centre transport.