Personal Care Assistant

Job Part-Time 1:1 Support Worker – Telford, Shropshire

We have an exciting opportunity for a kind, caring and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our existing team providing 1:1, person-centred support to a 23-year-old young man with learning disabilities and profound autism who is non-verbal.

This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of a small, dedicated team (established 5yrs) working closely with family to provide consistent, high-quality support and help him enjoy an active and fulfilling life.

The Role

Monday & Tuesday – 4pm to 8pm every week plus 9am-6pm every other Friday

There are also opportunities to pick up additional hours to cover staff sickness and holidays.

The role is based in Telford, Shropshire.

Pay

£14.75 per hour

For the contracted 25hrs over 2 weeks

Additional hours are available when required.

Important Requirements

Due to the insurance requirements for the vehicle, applicants must:

Be aged 25 or over

Hold a full UK driving licence

Be confident driving

Be able to use the provided car to transport the young person to activities and appointments

Main Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you will work alongside other members of the team and family to provide 1:1 support both at home and within the community.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 support within the home

Supporting the young person to remain an active part of his local community

Supporting with all aspects of personal care, including bathing, dressing/undressing and pad changing

Providing companionship and recognising/reporting any changes in health or wellbeing

Shopping, preparing meals and supporting with mealtimes

Administering and accurately recording medication

Accompanying and transporting him to medical appointments, social events and recreational activities

Supporting hobbies, studies and social activities

Supporting swimming and being confident and comfortable going into the pool with him

Cleaning and general maintenance of the home as part of a team rota

Following safeguarding procedures and maintaining the highest standards of care

Who We’re Looking For

Previous experience in care, education or support work would be ideal, but we are also interested in people who have developed transferable skills through caring for a family member.

We are looking for someone who is:

Kind, caring and compassionate

Honest and trustworthy

Patient and enthusiastic

Reliable and committed

Confident working on a 1:1 basis

Flexible and willing to provide sickness and holiday cover

Comfortable providing personal care

Confident swimming and entering the pool with the young person

Able to cook and prepare meals

Able to understand and follow safeguarding procedures

Essential Requirements

Minimum 1 year’s caregiving experience, preferably supporting someone with autism

Full UK driving licence

Aged 25+

Clean Enhanced DBS – a new DBS can be obtained free of charge for the successful applicant

Clear understanding of safeguarding and its importance

Confident swimming

Able to cook and prepare meals

Flexible to provide additional cover when required

Desirable

Previous experience supporting someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Knowledge or experience using an AAC device/speech programme

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an established, supportive team where consistency, trust and genuine person-centred care are extremely important.

You will be supporting a young man to live his life to the fullest, enjoy his interests, access his local community and maintain his independence in a safe and supportive environment.

If you are caring, reliable and genuinely passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: £14.00-£14.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Paid training

Work Location: In person