Personal Care Assistant

Job Ref
DP/DH09

Location
South Warrington

About this job

Hours:
4 per week outside school hour (after school, weekends, holidays)

Rate of Pay:
£12.60 per hour

Personal Care Assistant is required to support a child with Autism, ADHD and epilepsy at home and to access social and leisure activities.

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and proactive Personal Assistant to provide one-on-one support to a bright and energetic 9-year-old with autism, ADHD, and epilepsy.

This role requires someone with experience in neurodiversity, who can foster a safe, structured, and engaging environment for the child to thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally.

It is the job of the Personal Assistant to assist with a variety of tasks to enable the child to lead an independent life in their own home and in the community.

By working under the direct supervision of their employer the Personal Assistant is responsible for carrying out their instructions to help the child with their day-to-day support needs.

The Personal Assistant does not have to be a strong person physically to do the job well. However, general good health is important.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support the child in taking part in community-based activities such as clubs, museum visits, sports, or nature outings

- Anticipate and manage sensory needs or overstimulation during outings

- Foster independence by encouraging choice, autonomy, and self-confidence in social settings

- Prepare for outings by collaborating on plans, practicing transitions, and building familiarity with environments

- Support to learn independent living skills

Note: All needs will vary daily, and it is important that the Personal Assistant is flexible and agrees to undertake any other reasonable tasks as requested.

Requirements:

- Car owner with business insurance
- Experience in similar roles
- Flexible, respectful, trustworthy, patient
- Good communicator with a sense of humour

Additional Info:
Enhanced DBS required (free)

How to apply

To apply, please send a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to the Warrington Disability Partnership Independent Living Team, quoting reference DP/DH09

iltrecruitment@disabilitypartnership.org.uk

The Independent Living Team will forward your application to the prospective employer who will conduct interviews.