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Personal Care Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 21 May 2026
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 18 June 2026
Location: Scampton, Lincoln
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Penderels Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: LIN17516AH1

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Summary

Job Reference: LIN17516AH1

Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved.

About the Employer:

I’m a young adult female with learning disabilities. I love horror movies, theme parks particularly Alton towers and drawing. I m looking for someone who can help me integrate more into society and support me in navigating social situations.


Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

• Cognitive / Learning
• Mental Health

and Autism, ADHD and global developmental delay


Other relevant information:

• Someone in the household is a smoker.
• The individual keeps pets in the home - Dog, cat, Rabbit and Tortoise.


About the Role:

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
•Assist and encourage use of public transport .

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).


Required Skills:

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• To be able to work on own initiative.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Have a lively personality.


Required Training:

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.


When you are Required:

Hours per week: 6

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

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