Personal Care Assistant

Job Reference: ESX16218SL4

Contract Type: Permanent

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: ESX16218SL4 to your email if submitting via email)

About the Employer

I am an independent man but do need help with cooking, cleaning my flat and doing my washing. I also need some help with doing my food shopping, doing my shopping list and organising me and someone to come with me to play bowling/crazy golf/cinema/charity shops etc or to supervise me at the gym. I have a good sense of humour too! I don’t need any help with my personal care.

 
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

• Cognitive / Learning

• Mental Health

• Autism, Anxiety and Learning disability

 
About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support with food shopping.
• 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:

Car driver preferred but not essential.

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.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Have a lively personality.

When you are Required:

Hours per week: 4 (extra hours may become available)

• Sunday, 11am to 3pm