Various shifts available on a bank/adhoc basis, there may be opportunity for a permanent role in the future
The shifts include weekend shifts
Personal Assistant / Support Worker
For a fun-loving young male with a great sense of humour
We’re looking for a kind, reliable and upbeat person to join a small support team helping a young male live life to the fullest.
This is not just a care role — it’s about companionship, communication, confidence, fun and helping create a genuinely enjoyable day-to-day life.
About the role
You’ll support a young man who is non-verbal but an excellent communicator in his own way. He enjoys getting out and about, and values people who are patient, observant and easy to be around.
Support includes:
Personal care and daily routines
Trips out, activities and social outings
Helping with communication and choices
Accessing the community, events and fun experiences
Encouraging independence and confidence
Creating a calm, positive and enjoyable environment
No two days are exactly the same.
We’re looking for someone who is:
Friendly, relaxed and good-humoured
A confident communicator
Comfortable supporting personal care
Reliable and emotionally intelligent
Energetic and happy to get involved in activities
Patient and able to pick up on non-verbal communication
Open-minded and happy to learn
Experience in care is welcome but personality and attitude matter most.
Confident driver with a UK driving license
Bonus points if you:
Enjoy football, theme parks, baking and being outdoors
Have experience with wheelchair users, cerebral palsy and non-verbal communication and/or makaton
Bring positive energy and ideas for fun activities
What you’ll get
A rewarding role where your support genuinely matters
A relaxed and friendly working environment
The chance to build a meaningful one-to-one connection
Plenty of laughs, good conversations (spoken and unspoken), and memorable days
Flexible hours available.
To apply, send a short message about yourself, your interests and why you’d be a good fit.
Please note this vacancy is being advertised by Community Outreach Consultancy Ltd on behalf of our client. The successful applicant will be employed directly by the client.
The role will involve:
· Implementing all aspects of the care plan
· Supporting withaccessing the community and learning activities
· Being proactive, making the daily tasks fun and promoting independence for the young person
· Working in the family home with sensitivity to support the parents/family
· Taking the young person to activities in the local community
Qualifications / ideal experience desirable:
· QCF/NVQ 2/3 or equivalent
· Previously worked with children and young adults with learning difficulties in the home setting
· Excellent communication / listening skills
.PEG Feeding experience preferable
· Ability to understand play and learning to develop skills
· Full clean driving licence
· You will need to be fully conversant with safeguarding children and you will need to be familiar with the legal requirements of the Children’s Act and Legislation pertaining to carers
Hours:
Various shifts available on a bank/adhoc basis, there may be opporutnity for a permanent role in the future
The shifts include weekend shifts
Salary/Hourly rate:
£14.00 - £15.00 per hour
All applicants invited for interview will need to provide two references and, if successful, will need an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Please note Community Outreach Consultancy Ltd is not the employer for this position, we recruit on behalf of our client who would be your employer.
Quote Ref: DB052026
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour
Physical Setting:
Shift:
Work days:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Witham CM8 3LY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving License (required)
Work Location: In person
