Flexible Personal Care Assistant for Autism Social Support

Penderels Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Penderels Trust in Colchester is seeking a personal assistant to support a quiet, well-mannered young man with autism with walks, activities, and local outings. No prior specialist training is required, but empathy, patience, and reliability are essential.

You will develop a trusting one-to-one relationship, encourage socialisation, and help him pursue interests such as model trains. DBS disclosure is required; a car driver is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Be honest, reliable and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy; no social media misuse in relation to job role.
• Able to work on own initiative and follow instructions.
• Be patient, supportive and caring, with good listening skills.
• Empathetic and genuinely interested in supporting people with a disability/illness.

Responsibilities

• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one-to-one working relationship.
• Encourage independence and support hobbies such as model trains.

Skills

Honesty

Confidentiality

Initiative

Follow instructions

Patience

Active listening

Empathy

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Disability support interest

Job description

Penderels Trust in Colchester is seeking a personal assistant to support a quiet, well-mannered young man with autism with walks, activities, and local outings. No prior specialist training is required, but empathy, patience, and reliability are essential.

You will develop a trusting one-to-one relationship, encourage socialisation, and help him pursue interests such as model trains. DBS disclosure is required; a car driver is preferred but not essential.