Personal Care Assistant - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Ref:
SHE15040RK- Sheffield, S20

About the Employer

I am a young girl who requires a PA to help me access the community and different activities and encourage my independence.

I can be reserved but with time I can build good relationships through communication.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Mental Health

Autism

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Biking

- doctor who

Other relevant information

The individual keeps pets in the home.1 dog and 1 rabbit.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
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 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.
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.
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.

When you are Required

Specific days/times required:

Saturday,
Sunday,

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

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 2 per week

Salary:
£10.42 per hour

Benefits: