Personal Care Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Stockport; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A private family in Stockport seeks a Personal Assistant to support a 9-year-old boy with Downs Syndrome and Autism. The role involves after-school support, engaging with the child in various activities, and assisting with personal care. Ideal candidates should be honest, reliable, and patient, with an enhanced DBS requirement. The position offers £15 per hour, with potential increases, starting in August or September 2025.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS is required.
• Must have a good work ethic, not a charitable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Collect from school.
• Spend time in the community.
• Learning life skills.
• Support using toilet and possible changing in case of accidents.

Skills

Honesty

Trustworthiness

Kindness

Reliability

Patience

Job description

Personal Assistant to support a 9yo boy with a dual diagnosis of Downs Syndrome and Autism in Stockport SK4. He is at the beginning of his speaking journey and understands much more than he can say. He needs prompting for personal care and some support using the toilet. He is mobile and can walk for upwards of 30 minutes but may need rest breaks. Support is required during term time for after-school support and either whole day or half day support during school holidays. Driver with transport is highly advisable as he does not attend his local school.









**Hours and rate of pay**


* After school support x2 days per week (Tuesday and Weds preferable but days are negotiable)
* 3.15-5.45 each day. £15 per hour, but with potential for this to be £17 - £18 per hour
* Expenses for Daniel paid by family
* Mileage paid at £0.45 per mile by family









**Start Date**


* August or September 2025









**Main Duties**


* Collect from school
* Spend time in the community
* Accessing parks
* Going shopping
* Learning life skills
* Companionship
* Support using toilet and possible changing in case of accidents









**Personal Assistant Specification**


* Enhanced DBS is required
* My assistant must be honest, trustworthy, kind, reliable and patient.
* My assistant must respect my privacy and always maintain my dignity
* My assistant must help to build my independence while providing support where needed
* My assistant must be enthusiastic and be ready to spend lots of time outdoors as this is how I best self-regulate
* My assistant should always give me choices and ask my opinion.
* My assistant must think carefully about how much information I am given at any one time
* My assistant must have a good work ethic not a charitable attitude





**vacancy closing date: 31-JuLY-2025**