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Personal Care Assistant - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference:
SHE15290RK1

About the Employer

I am a young boy who has autism and ADHD, I can be shy so I need somebody more outgoing and who will encourage me to socialise. I enjoy visiting the local cat café, enjoy gaming and watching movies, and require somebody to accompany for this. I also need to be supervised around roads and in public.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

Cognitive / Learning
ADHD/ Autism

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Likes Animal
Gaming
Going to the cinema / fishing

Other relevant information:

The individual keeps pets in the home: 2 dogs and 5 cats.

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.
Support me with using public transport.

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 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 essential.
Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
Have a lively personality.

Required Training:

First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.

When you are Required:

Hours per week:3 hours term time to go up to 6 during school holidays

Monday, during holidays
Saturday, term time mostly
Sunday, term time mostly

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 3-6 per week

Salary:
£10.42 per hour

Benefits: