The Role:
The aim of the job is to aid assistance and support to the employer's child who has a
severe learning disability, epilepsy, autism, HNRNPU and associated complex needs.
A Personal Assistant is employed to help me live my life with as much independence
as possible; getting the right assistance when I need it allows me to do this.
Help and encouragement with Independent Living Skills e.g. brushing my teeth, will
promote my independence and give me the chance to reach my full potential.
A Personal Assistant will enable me to do this by getting to know me, listening to
what I and my family want and following their instructions. It is therefore vital that an
employee has patience along with good communication and listening skills.
A Personal Assistant should be able to handle the tasks of working with a complex
young person. You do not have to be strong to do the job well, but general good
health and fitness are important.
The job involves assistance with a variety of tasks. Like most people, my day varies
so it is difficult to list every task that is expected of a Personal Assistant.
After a period of familiarisation with the duties, carrying out the tasks described below
effectively, will often require the post holder to make judgements based on my needs
and wishes expressed some time prior. As such, some aspects of the post may be
carried out unsupervised.
Main Duties:
Assistance getting in bed
Assistance with toileting
Assistance with showering / bathing
Assistance with dressing and undressing
Assistance with brushing hair and teeth
Preparing and cooking food
Washing dishes and general cleaning of kitchen/bathroom
Laundry and ironing
General cleaning and tidying of house
Help to go to cinema
Assistance when going out for a walk and bike ride
Shopping for pleasure
Assistance with hydrotherapy swimming
Assistance with other leisure activities e.g. reading, music
Personal Qualities and Attributes required:
Respectful of confidentiality and privacy
Responsible, reliable and trustworthy
Respectful of dignity and independence
Good communication skills and social skills
Punctual, reliable and flexible
Ability to work on your own initiative
Understanding, adaptable and organised
FOR EMPLOYED: Please note that this role may be subject to a DBS check, your
employer may also ask for you to supply references.
You must be able to prove the right to work in the UK. No sponsorships are available.
FOR SE: Please note that the person undertaking this role may be requested to
supply evidence of DBS clearance and/or references where appropriate.
Hours: 16 – 17.5hrs per week to potentially cover –
Monday 8.30am or 10.00am – 8.30pm, Tuesday 3.00pm - 8.30pm, Wednesday
3.00pm – 8.30pm.
Bank shifts available to cover sickness and annual leave.
Occasional night shifts to cover may be required.
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Job Type: Part time
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.00-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person