Personal Care Assistant

Posting date08 September 2026

Closing date06/10/2026 23:59:00

SalaryMeets national minimum wage,

LocationSuite E21, Business & Innovation Centre (BIC), Sunderland, , NE38 2TP

CompanyPenderels Trust

Job typePERMANENT

HoursPart Time

Reference6aa00787dfbe1104d5659430

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Job Reference: SUN16541JK4


Location: Washington, NE38, North East





About the Employer:

I am mum to a young girl who has severe autism and a learning disability. She is non-verbal and her behaviour can be challenging due to her frustration. She has no danger awareness so she will need to be closely monitored, but she loves to visit parks and she enjoys leisure activities in general. I am looking for a kind, caring PA who can help to promote confidence and independence, and give me a break from my caring role.


Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

Severe autism and a learning disability.


The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Swimming and trampolining.• Soft play and visiting parks.• iPad activities.

Other relevant information
• The individual keeps pets in the home.1 dog..
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

To go swimming, to soft play, visit parks and local leisure facilities.>

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.

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