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Penderels Trust; Flecknoe; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Penderels Trust is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support an adult male with a learning disability in Flecknoe. The role involves encouragement, companionship and practical support to help him lead an active and independent life.

It is not a care role, as he can shower and dress with gentle prompting and independence is encouraged. Applicants will help plan activities around local history, museums, and other interests, including cinema and swimming trips, with regular on-site work in

Qualifications

• Friendly, patient and reliable
• Ability to work with adults with learning disabilities
• Willingness to encourage independence and activities

Responsibilities

• Provide encouragement, companionship and practical support to help the client live an active, fulfilling and independent life.
• Support daily routines without providing personal care; assist with prompting where needed for showering and dressing.
• Plan and join local activities such as visits to museums, historical sites, cinema and swimming to promote engagement and social inclusion.

Job description

Are you a friendly, patient and reliable person who enjoys helping others get the most out of their day? We are looking for a Personal Assistant to support an adult male with a learning disability to live an active, fulfilling and independent life. The role is about providing encouragement, companionship and practical support, rather than personal care. He is able to look after himself with showering and dressing, but benefits from gentle encouragement and prompting to get himself ready and start his day. He has a keen interest in local history and would particularly enjoy having someone to explore local places, museums, historical sites and other areas of interest with him. He also enjoys going to the cinema and swimming, so there will be plenty of opportunities to get out and about and enjoy activities together.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Personal Assistant

Company: Penderels Trust Salary: from £14.15 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Flecknoe Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 15 Oct 2026 Closing date: 14 Nov 2026

Summary

Are you a friendly, patient and reliable person who enjoys helping others get the most out of their day? We are looking for a Personal Assistant to support an adult male with a learning disability to live an active, fulfilling and independent life. The role is about providing encouragement, companionship and practical support, rather than personal care. He is able to look after himself with showering and dressing, but benefits from gentle encouragement and prompting to get himself ready and start his day. He has a keen interest in local history and would particularly enjoy having someone to explore local places, museums, historical sites and other areas of interest with him. He also enjoys going to the cinema and swimming, so there will be plenty of opportunities to get out and about and enjoy activities together.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.