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: LIN17202AC4 to your email if submitting via email) About the Employer Weekend - to provide a PA for a quiet teenage boy who is quite solitary but would like support to go out for fast food and spend times out on a drive Mornings and tea times during the week to support family, personal care will be involved during these times. Employer Disability and Health Conditions: • Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health • Non verbal autistic, servere learning difficulties The employer's hobbies and interests: • Food • I-pad Other relevant information: • The individual keeps pets in the home: 4 cats and 1 very large dog. 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 to get to and from school/work/college/social activities. • Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities. • 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: Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance. 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. • Previous caring experience is essential. • Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential. • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable. • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved. Required Training: Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role. • First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer. When you are Required: Hours per week: Up to 6hrs p/w at the weekend and 5hrs to support mornings or tea times during the week. Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.