Personal Care Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Congleton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in Congleton is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young female with autism. The role involves assisting with social activities, building a trusting relationship, and promoting life skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in the care sector, be enthusiastic, and ideally hold a driving license. This position offers £12.90 per hour for 2 hours weekly, with potential for more hours as a relationship develops.

Qualifications

• Must respect privacy and maintain dignity.
• Driving license is desirable.
• Local candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with social activities and help develop life skills.
• Build a relationship with the young lady.
• Respond to additional activity requests from the employer.

Skills

Experience in the care sector

Caring disposition

Trustworthy and reliable

Independence working

Enthusiasm and flexibility

Job description

Personal Assistant / Carer Required in Congleton, CW12

£12.90 per hour • 2 hours per week

We are looking for a personal assistant / Carer for a young female in Congleton, CW12. This young lady has autism, learning difficulties and is non‑verbal. She is able to use certain words, but cannot hold a full conversation. She loves bowling, cinema, going to the park, and going to the canal to feed the ducks but does not like walking too much nor does she like dogs.

Hours & Pay Rate

£12.90 per hour, 2 hours per week with the potential of more hours once a relationship has been built up with this young lady.

Main Duties

• Build up a relationship with this young lady and help her develop life skills and independence.
• Assist with social activities such as taking her to the supermarket, visiting the park, walking down the canal to feed ducks, bowling, and dining out locally.
• Pro‑actively suggest and plan different activities and places to visit.
• Respond to additional activity requests from the employer, both inside and outside the home.

Personal Assistant Specification

• The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which will be funded through your employer.
• PA should ideally be local and know the area.
• A driver’s licence is desirable.
• Experience in the care sector is essential.
• Must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable.
• Must respect privacy and maintain dignity.
• Must be enthusiastic and flexible with a caring disposition.
• Must be able to work well independently.

Supervision

The personal assistant is accountable to the employer in all aspects of their work. They should always ask what my needs are and listen to my directions and requests.