Teen Personal Care & Activities Assistant

UKCIL Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant in Leeds (LS17) to support a teenage boy with Down syndrome. The role involves helping with daily personal care, preparing meals, and enabling safe social and leisure activities, with a calm, patient approach to encourage independence.

Training includes Essentials PA Guide, safeguarding, handling challenging behaviour, food hygiene, first aid and hand hygiene. A Full UK driving license is required for transportation duties.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care and support to young people.
• Ability to assist with meals and activities safely.
• Calm, patient, and able to encourage independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and personal care.
• Support social and leisure activities.
• Ensure safety and respond to needs.

Skills

Meal preparation

Personal care

Social activities

Leisure activities

Education

Essential PA Guide

Safeguarding Adults/Children

Understanding challenging behaviour

Food Hygiene

First Aid

Hand hygiene

Job description

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant in Leeds (LS17) to support a teenage boy with Down syndrome. The role involves helping with daily personal care, preparing meals, and enabling safe social and leisure activities, with a calm, patient approach to encourage independence.

Training includes Essentials PA Guide, safeguarding, handling challenging behaviour, food hygiene, first aid and hand hygiene. A Full UK driving license is required for transportation duties.