Personal Care Assistant for a 10 YO Girl - 10 hours per week - £11.44 p/h

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A compassionate opportunity to support a bright 10-year-old girl with learning disabilities in her daily activities. As a Personal Care Assistant, you will help her with personal care, meal preparation, and accompany her to fun outings like the cinema and swimming. This role is perfect for someone who is patient, caring, and experienced in handling challenging behaviors. Join a rewarding journey that makes a real difference in a young person's life while enjoying flexible hours and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support for children with learning disabilities.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors and provide emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dressing, feeding, and personal care.
• Accompany to activities like cinema, swimming, and horse riding.

Skills

Experience with children with disabilities

Personal care assistance

Meal preparation

Social and leisure activities support

Tools

Full UK driving license

Own personal car

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Personal Care Assistant for a 10 YO Girl - 10 hours per week - £11.44 p/h, Leeds

Client: UKCIL

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: fb4e4117c582

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

My name is Evie, I am 10 years old. I have significant learning disability and mobility impairments, however I love dancing, watching TV and eating cake! I love people and like singing with everyone and giggling.

I cannot say many words and I walk with support of a K-frame or supported by an adult. I also have a wheelchair for longer day trips.

I need help with all aspects of life from feeding to dressing to personal care and mobility - particularly in the afternoon/early evening after school on Thursdays (5pm-8pm). At weekends, I love to swim (with help at SNAPS in Meanwood), go horse riding (East Keswick), and go to the cinema.

You would:

• Support me to get dressed and the toilet
• Support me to eat
• Accompany me to the cinema or other activities such as the park, music shows, picnics
• Sing with me!

Other information:

• We need someone who is experienced in working with someone with behaviours that can at times be challenging
• We live in the LS14 area.

Services:

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities

Training:

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Understanding challenging behaviour

Transportation:

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Schedule, Pay & Hours:

Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Hours: 10 hours/week

Pay/hr: £11.44