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Company description
we are looking for personal care assistant.
Job description Personal Care Assistant's required, providing support with independent living skills and social activities to a delightful bright young man with autism.
This is an excellent opportunity to support this delightful young man and this job role is very rewarding and a chance to make a real difference to his life.
non smoker and good personal hygiene is essential
£12.60p/hour - (opportunities for overtime)
Main responsibilities within this role:
*supporting to attend Education/employment course.
*Assisting with daily routine.
*shopping and budgeting.
*support accessing the community.
*administer/ witness medication.
*support with cooking/ meal preparation.
*understanding individuals communication methods and be able to adapt when needed -Makaton signing Training provided.
*support to enhance independent living skills.
Support to undertake sporting activities e.g. football badminton gym and social groups and other leisure activities.
*Day trips out to the zoo / seal sanctuary.
*working as part of a team with his other personal care assistant's.
Required attributes:
-Full drivers licence preferred but not essential.
being able to cover other personal care assistant's annual leave sick day's holidays, respite and emergency plan is essential.
-to be kind, caring very patient, reliable and wanting the best for him and to build his confidence and raise his self-esteem.
to have a good sense of humour and have a good sense of having fun.
-must have good personal hygiene and must be a non-smokers.
Beneficial attributes:
-knowledge of basic Makaton (although not essential as other communication methods can be used in certain situations)Makaton signing training provided.
-interest in sports football and animals also the gym
-experience in working with individuals with autism and/mental health
*part-time
*sleep-ins
*payed Annual leave
*hours to be negotiable and divided
*Rota's provided a month in advance
*No uniform required
* job Type permanent
* salary £12.60p an hour
* COVID-19 personal care assis
* Hand washing facilities are readily available at all times as well as hand sanitizer.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Permanent
Pay: From £12.60 per hour
Work Location: In person