Personal Care Assistant

Personal Care Assistant (1:1 Support) Location: Northampton Contract Type: Part-time (hours aligned with student timetable; actual hours to be discussed) Salary: £24,123 FTE (pro-rata as part-time), equivalent to £12.37 per hour Think FE are advertising this opportunity on behalf of a further education college seeking a compassionate and committed Personal Care Assistant to support a student on a 1:1 basis. This is a hands-on role involving personal care and supporting the student s comfort, dignity, and independence throughout their college day. Specific responsibilities will be finalised once the student s individual needs are clarified. What will you do? Provide personal care support, including toileting, hygiene, and dressing Promote independence while ensuring dignity and safety Work closely with staff and family to maintain consistent and respectful care Support the student in classroom settings as required Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and college care procedures What will you need? Experience delivering personal care, ideally with young people (experience with other age groups will also be considered) GCSEs in Maths and English (grades A C or equivalent) A professional and respectful approach to care Strong communication and team collaboration skills What s on offer? 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service Additional paid leave during the Christmas closure period Membership of the Local Government Pension ..... full job details .....