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Lincolnshire

Personal Assistant

Boston PE21, Lincolnshire, East Midlands

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Job reference LIN17781TP2 Closes 10th November 2026
Hourly rate £12.71
Hours 4 hours per week
Contract type Permanent
Care experience Not essential Genuine interest in supporting people required

When you are required

Availability is required on the following days and times:

Saturday

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

About the employer

To support my son who has autism and is non verbal. Has history of epileptic episodes ,last one was January 2025 This would involve 1:1 adult support to personal care needs as uses nappies and pants and has no aware of toilet needs. Use PECS to make his wants/needs. Able to understand stop and no verbal commands, obeys most of the time. Plays with objects happily. Like to play outside and in the trampoline. He has his own playroom downstairs and his bedroom upstairs . His has sensory issues therefore may put dangerous things in his mouth, close supervision required Hyperactive and energetic Always likes to eat his favourite foods, large appetite and will protest when not given

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.
  • Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
  • Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
  • Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.

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.

Required skills

  • Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
  • Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
  • Be able to work on own initiative.
  • Be able to follow instructions accurately.
  • Be patient, supportive and caring.
  • Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
  • Be empathetic.
  • Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
  • Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employer’s needs on a daily basis.
  • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
  • Have a lively personality.