Compassionate Personal Care Assistant for ASD Child

Penderels Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Penderels Trust in Colchester is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a child with ASD and global development delay who is non-verbal. The role includes assisting with personal care, helping the child access activities, and building a trusting one-to-one relationship.

The job involves encouraging socialisation, promoting independence and safe participation in leisure and outdoor activities. DBS clearance is required and costs will be covered.

Qualifications

• Willing to support and prompt with personal care tasks.
• Ability to assist with accessing sporting and leisure activities.
• Patient, reliable and able to build trust with a child.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care tasks such as toileting, bathing, dressing.
• Encourage socialisation and participation in activities.
• Promote independence and keep the child safe at all times.
• Develop a one-to-one relationship and adapt to changing needs.
• Report accidents or hazards promptly.

Job description

Penderels Trust in Colchester is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a child with ASD and global development delay who is non-verbal. The role includes assisting with personal care, helping the child access activities, and building a trusting one-to-one relationship.

The job involves encouraging socialisation, promoting independence and safe participation in leisure and outdoor activities. DBS clearance is required and costs will be covered.