Overview
Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved.
To apply, follow the link provided and fill out an application form or forward your CV to parecruitment@penderelstrust.org.uk (Please include the job reference number: WAK17110EN1 to your email if submitting via email).
About the Employer
Female personal assistant wanted to assist a blind gentleman with learning disabilities with going out, accessing the community and participating in activities. He is extremely chatty and sociable. Must drive and have access to a vehicle. Knowledge of learning disabilities and autism preferred.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
* Vision
* Cognitive / Learning
* Mental Health
* Completely blind, learning disabilities, anxiety and pathologic demand avoidance
The employer's hobbies and interests:
* Meeting people
* Music
* Trampolining and rock climbing
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, getting dressed.
* Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
* Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
* Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
* Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
* Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
* Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
* Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
The individuals 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. You have a duty to report defects and / 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 for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).
Transport Requirement
Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle (employer to check age requirement with car insurance provider).
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.
* To be able to work on own initiative.
* To 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 employers 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.
* Ability to swim greatly preferred.
When you are Required
Hours per week: Up to 19
* Monday, 7.30am to 5pm
* Friday, 7.30am to 5pm
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
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