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Penderels Trust; Kenilworth (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Penderels Trust in Kenilworth is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant/Support worker to provide 21 hours per week of in-home assistance for ME/Chronic Fatigue. Duties include cooking, light housework, shopping, and transport to church or activities as needed.

The role requires a DBS disclosure and a driver with business insurance; you will work on-site at the employer's home and require flexibility to meet daily needs.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work 21 hours per week.
• Experience in personal care or home support preferred.
• DBS check required (costs covered).

Responsibilities

• Support with cooking and meal preparation.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support to attend appointments (hospital/doctor) as needed.
• Support with food shopping.
• Help to get to and from school/work/activities.
• Duties may vary day to day and other reasonable tasks may be required.
• Report all accidents and hazards to ensure safety.

Skills

Driving

Meal preparation

Household tasks

Job description

I have ME/Chronic Fatigue and need a Personal Assistant/Support worker for 21 hours per week. I live at home with my husband and son. I need support with some shopping and light housework including meal preparation.

I'd also like someone who can drive me to our nearby church on Sunday mornings and drop me at home if possible. I am flexible on days and times.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical
• ME

The employer's hobbies and interests

• Piano Family time

Other relevant information

About the Employer

TO COVER SICKNESS and HOLIDAY

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
• You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
• Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Female Support Worker

Company: Penderels Trust

Salary: from £13.75 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Kenilworth, CV8 1XX

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 24 Aug 2026

Closing date: 23 Sept 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Summary

About the Employer

TO COVER SICKNESS and HOLIDAY

I have ME/Chronic Fatigue and need a Personal Assistant/Support worker for 21 hours per week. I live at home with my husband and son. I need support with some shopping and light housework including meal preparation.

I'd also like someone who can drive me to our nearby church on Sunday mornings and drop me at home if possible. I am flexible on days and times.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Mobility / Physical

ME

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Piano Family time

Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.

Assist with household chores and general homemaking.

Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.

Support with food shopping.

Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.