Youth Support & Personal Care Assistant

Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solutions Limited; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 15,153; Full time

Job summary

Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solutions Limited is seeking a Personal Care Assistant for Ellesmere Port (CH65). The role involves supporting a young person to access social and community activities, with personal care and manual handling tasks provided under full training.

The ideal candidate is friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about building independence and confidence through person-centred support. DBS checks and employment references will be required.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and compassionate by nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional support needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the young person to access social, recreational, and community activities.
• Promote independence, confidence, and inclusion through person-centred support.
• Encourage participation in hobbies, interests, and new experiences.
• Support communication using a range of methods, including alternative communication systems.
• Provide companionship and build a positive, trusting relationship.
• Assist with planning and participating in fun, engaging, and meaningful activities.
• Help the young person develop social skills and maintain community connections.
• Ensure all activities are carried out safely and in line with the individual's needs and preferences.

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Communication skills

Makaton

Independent support

Care planning

Education

Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solutions Limited is seeking a Personal Care Assistant for Ellesmere Port (CH65). The role involves supporting a young person to access social and community activities, with personal care and manual handling tasks provided under full training.

The ideal candidate is friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about building independence and confidence through person-centred support. DBS checks and employment references will be required.