Personal Care Assistant - Long Eaton, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

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Long Eaton, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Tom O´Connor

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Job Ref DER15650CL- Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10

(Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, PART 1 Applies)


I am looking for a PA to support me for 2 hours in the mornings, prompting me to get ready for the day.

I would like some support with general organisation and household tasks, as well as booking and attending appointments.

Ideally I would like to get to a point where I feel able to explore new hobbies, such a playing the saxophone, and start knitting again.


About the Employer

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

  • Mobility / Physical
  • Invisible
  • Epilepsy, MS

The employer's hobbies and interests:


  • Medieval History
  • Looking after our pets
  • Knitting

Other relevant information

  • The individual is a smoker.
  • The individual keeps pets in the home. Cat and Rabbits.

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 the individual to take medication.
  • Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
  • Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
  • Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
  • Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
  • Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
  • Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
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.


Transport Requirement
Car driver preferred but not essential.


Required Skills:


  • Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
  • To be able to work on own initiative.
  • Be patient, supportive and caring.
  • Have good listening skills and be able to provide nonjudgemental 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.
  • Have a lively personality.

Strong organisation skills

Required Training
First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.

Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.


When you are Required

Specific days/times required:


  • Monday, Mornings
  • Tuesday, Mornings
  • Wednesday, Mornings
  • Thursday, Mornings
  • Friday, Mornings
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.


Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
£11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week


Benefits:


  • Flexitime

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Long Eaton, NG10: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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