Personal Care Assistant KA)

To provide safe, reliable, and person-centred support to a young person in the community, helping them participate in social and recreational activities, develop independence skills, maintain routines, and access activities safely. The Person al Assistant will support the individual's wellbeing, encourage engagement in interests and hobbies, promote independence, and ensure their safety while out and about and in the community.

The role is to support a young person who enjoys a variety of community-based activities and benefits from a structured and consistent routine. They have a keen interest in outdoor pursuits, transport, boats, and recreational activities, and enjoy spending time in the local community.

The individual is friendly, enjoys engaging with their interests, and benefits from support to access activities safely and confidently. They may require assistance with understanding information and making safe decisions in certain situations, so clear communication, patience and a supportive approach are important.

The successful Personal Assistant will help promote independence, encourage participation in meaningful activities, and provide appropriate support to enable the individual to enjoy community and leisure opportunities while maintaining their wellbeing and safety.

• Provide person-centred support to enable the individual to access community, leisure and recreational activities.
• Accompany the individual to activities, appointments and outings as agreed.
• Encourage and support the development of independence, confidence and life skills.
• Assist with planning and participating in meaningful activities that reflect the individual's interests and preferences.
• Support the individual to follow established routines and maintain consistency in daily activities.
• Promote safety and wellbeing when accessing the community and participating in activities.
• Provide clear communication and reassurance, adapting communication methods where required to support understanding.
• Support the individual to make informed choices and decisions where appropriate.
• Follow agreed support plans, risk assessments and employer guidance at all times.
• Monitor wellbeing during support sessions and respond appropriately to any health or safety concerns in line with agreed procedures and training.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and respect for the individual's privacy and dignity.
• Keep accurate records of hours worked and any relevant information as required by the employer.

These duties may vary from day-to-day.

The ideal Personal Assistant will:

• Be patient and understanding, taking time to support the individual at their own pace.
• Be reliable and dependable, maintaining consistency and punctuality to support established routines.
• Value independence and empowerment, encouraging the individual to develop confidence, life skills and make choices where appropriate.
• Be safety-conscious and responsible, recognising risks and taking appropriate action to promote wellbeing.
• Be compassionate and person-centred, treating the individual with dignity, respect and kindness at all times.
• Be a good communicator, able to provide clear information and check understanding where needed.
• Be proactive and creative, identifying enjoyable and meaningful activities that reflect the individual's interests.
• Be positive and encouraging, supporting participation in social, recreational and community activities.
• Respect confidentiality and privacy, maintaining professional boundaries and handling personal information appropriately.
• Be flexible and adaptable, responding to changing circumstances and support needs.

Hours of work: 10 hours per week in term time (20 hrs during holidays) Monday - Friday – times to be discussed at interview.

Rate of pay: £14.50 per hour

• Patient, calm and understanding nature.
• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to explain things clearly and check understanding.
• Ability to support and encourage independence and personal development.
• Awareness of health, safety and risk management when supporting someone in the community.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, dignity and respect.
• Ability to build a positive professional relationship.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training required for the role.
• Understanding of the principles of person-centred support.
• Previous experience working as a Personal Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker or in a similar role.
• Experience supporting children, young people or adults with additional support needs.
• Knowledge of supporting individuals to access community, leisure and recreational activities.
• Awareness of epilepsy and confidence in responding appropriately following training and guidance.
• Experience promoting independence, life skills and social inclusion.
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake…