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Lincolnshire

Senior Personal Assistant

Lincoln, LN5, East Midlands

Job reference LIN17658HB1 Closes 29th September 2026
Hourly rate £12.71
Hours 5
Contract type Permanent
Driving Driving licence preferred (not essential)
Care experience Not essential Genuine interest in supporting people required

When you are required

Availability is required on the following days and times:

Monday 6:50am to 7:50am
Tuesday 6:50am to 7:50am
Wednesday 6:50am to 7:50am
Thursday 6:50am to 7:50am
Friday 6:50am to 7:50am

About the employer

Ted is an 11 year old boy with profound physical and learning disabilities caused by a chromosome deletion. He has an extremely rare condition called SOX2 syndrome which caused him to be born without eyes. Despite the challenges he faces, Ted is a very happy, sociable child with a wonderful personality and an infectious smile. Ted loves music and responds enthusiastically to different sounds, songs and sensory experiences. He also enjoys movement and benefits from activities that provide opportunities for physical engagement and stimulation. He thrives on positive interaction and enjoys spending time with people who are warm, patient enthusiastic Ted requires support with all aspects of daily living and is looking for a carer who is compassionate, reliable and committed to helping him with his morning routine.

Disability and health conditions

  • Cognitive / Learning

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

  • Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed and getting dressed.

The individual's 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 and to report defects 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, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Costs will be covered.

Transport requirement

Car driver preferred but not essential.

Required skills

  • Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.

Required training

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

  • Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.
Training related to Epilepsy will be sourced by the employer.