Personal Care Assistant - Sunderland, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Sunderland, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference:
SUN14722MB1

About the Employer
Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Cognitive / Learning
Mental Health
Invisible

Other conditions include:
My son has a diagnosis of Autism, learning disability and epilepsy. He is nonverbal and is currently going through diagnosis for a genetic disorder and has hypospadias. His mobility is generally good but at times he can be clumsy.

The employer's hobbies and interests:

- being outdoors, walks, trips to open water ponds/sea and rivers

Travelling on buses and metros
Outdoor parks/Soft plays and going for meals

Other relevant information

The individual keeps pets in the home,2 x cats.

About the Role

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 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.
Other Duties include: They should be outgoing, friendly, patient, and enthusiastic, which will support in developing his social skills and help build his independence and confidence. There will be requirement to support with all aspects of his personal care on outings

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.

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 experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
Be selfmotivated with a willingness to get involved.
Have a lively personality.

Required Training

Other training required includes:
Epilepsy training to be provided by Employer and epilepsy nurse

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 4 per week

Salary:
From £11.30 per hour

Benefits: