Personal Assistant
Company: Penderels Trust Salary: from £13.10 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Bulkington Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 23 Sept 2026 Closing date: 23 Oct 2026
Summary
Would you like the opportunity to support a friendly, affectionate, and happy young man with autism?
He enjoys anime, exploring his surroundings, and engaging with the world around him, and requires support to help keep him safe while doing so. He is creative, curious, and enjoys meeting new people and trying new experiences. With a calm and gentle nature, he is continually developing new skills and growing in confidence every day.
There is some flexibility around the hours if required. During school holiday periods, the hours will need to be worked on a weekday.
The successful candidate must have experience supporting individuals with Special Educational Needs (SEN), hold a full driving licence, have access to a car, and be insured for Class 1 business use.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
- Cognitive / Learning
- Mental Health
The employer's hobbies and interests
- Anime
- Art
Other relevant information
Dairy and Soya. one friendly cat.
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, getting dressed.
- Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
- Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
- Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
- Support with food shopping.
- Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
- Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
- Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
- Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
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
Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.
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Penderels Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while making a meaningful impact in the lives of autistic teenagers. With a supportive work culture that fosters personal growth and offers flexible working hours, employees can enjoy a rewarding experience in the picturesque setting of Bracebridge. The company values building strong relationships and encourages team members to engage in enriching activities, ensuring a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment.
