Personal Care Assistant - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference:
SHE16111EN1

About the Employer
PA wanted to assist a young man with autism with going out and accessing the community and activities. Experience of autism preferred.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

Cognitive / Learning
Autism

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Bowling
Playgrounds

Other relevant information:

The individual keeps pets in the home: Cat.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

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 work as part of a team.
To be able to follow instructions accurately.
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.
Be selfmotivated with a willingness to get involved.

When you are Required:

Hours per week: 8 hours