Personal Care Assistant for a teenage F/T@ £11.44/hr in LS17

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to support a young boy with Down syndrome in Leeds. This role involves assisting with daily activities to promote independence and safety while providing companionship. The ideal candidate will be calm, patient, and understanding, capable of creating a supportive environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in a child's life while engaging in fun activities like swimming and football. If you are passionate about providing care and support, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Understanding of medical issues and ability to provide a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist a 15-year-old boy with Down syndrome in daily activities.
• Support meal preparation and personal care tasks.

Skills

Calmness

Patience

Personal Care

Meal Preparation

Understanding of Medical Issues

Tools

Full UK driving license

Job description

Job Title: Personal Care Assistant for a teenage F/T @ £11.44/hr in LS17, Leeds

Client:

UKCIL

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

93ac5c05e455

Job Views:

9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

About the Role: We are seeking a calm and patient Personal Care Assistant to support a 15-year-old boy with Down syndrome in Leeds. The candidate will assist with activities to promote independence and ensure safety, providing companionship and support for daily activities.

Responsibilities:

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Social and Leisure Activities

Training Provided:

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Understanding Challenging Behaviour
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand Hygiene

Transportation Requirements: Full UK driving license

Schedule and Compensation:

Day	Time	Pay/hr	Weekly Hours
Mon	Morning	£11.44	5.0

Note: The role involves supporting a happy, easy-going boy with activities such as swimming, horse riding, football, cricket, dancing, bowling, and making people laugh. The candidate should be understanding of medical issues and capable of providing a safe environment.