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Personal Care Assistant DP/AD24

Job details
Posting date: 21 May 2026
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 20 June 2026
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Warrington Disability Partnership
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: DP/AD24

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Summary

Part‑Time Personal Care Assistant – Great Sankey, Warrington

The Independent Living Team, on behalf of the employer, is seeking a caring and reliable Personal Care Assistant to provide support to a young disabled woman with autism, helping her to live independently and enjoy activities in the local community.

Reference: DP/AD24

Location: Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire
Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour

Hours of Work: 10 hours per week, worked flexibly
Preferred working hours: 4:00pm – 6:00pm, Tuesday to Saturday
Exact hours will be agreed directly with the employer at interview


About the Role
This part‑time Personal Care Assistant role in Warrington involves providing both personal and practical support in the employer’s home and within the community.
The role is focused on encouraging independence, confidence, and meaningful daily activities. Experience of supporting autistic individuals is desirable but not essential, as a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.
The young woman enjoys building LEGO, computer gaming, and history, and values calm, patient, and respectful support. The household has cats, so applicants must be comfortable around animals.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Supporting with personal care, primarily prompting with showering and bathing
Assisting with choosing suitable clothing for daily activities and weather conditions
Supporting at mealtimes, including meal preparation and cooking
Assisting with laundry, including washing clothes and bedding
Supporting with food shopping, both in person and online, including putting groceries away
Helping with general household tasks and domestic duties
Escorting to social activities, events, and outings
Supporting the development of independent living skills, such as:

Using public transport
Organising bills and managing payments




Requirements

Car owner/driver preferred but not essential
Applicants using their own vehicle for work must have business use insurance
Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check


Further Information

A probationary period will apply
This role is subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance


How to Apply
To apply, please submit:

A current CV
A cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role

Send applications to:
iltrecruitment@disabilitypartnership.org.uk

Please quote reference: DP/AD24
The Independent Living Team will forward suitable applications to the employer, who will arrange interviews directly.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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