Male Personal Assistant/support Worker - Llandudno, United Kingdom - The Rowan Organisation
Description
Job Title:
Male Personal Assistant/Support Worker
Hours: 35 hours a week plus 1 or 2 night shifts a week, you will also be required to cover annual leave and sickness when necessary.
Rates of Pay:
£10.90 per hour.
Location:
Llandudno Junction
Closing date
Exception applied under the Equality Act 2010
About the job:
We are looking for experienced carers for full time work with a severely disabled man.
Main tasks:
I am a young(ish) man requiring top class support for everything from getting dressed in the morning to socialising.
I have a significant physical disability which means I need extensive help with day-to-day tasks such as personal care and household chores.
I enjoy being in a light-hearted environment and can offer a pleasant, inclusive, and friendly workplace, where team members are valued and supported.
To provide cover for annual leave and sickness this may include additional over night shifts.
To assist with household duties, including but not limited to, laundry and ironing, making beds, changing bed linen, cleaning bathrooms and associated duties, to ensure my house and vehicle are always kept clean and tidy.
To assist with meal preparation, making bread (training provided), helping me to eat and providing drinks throughout the day and evening.
To accompany me to appointments and trips including shopping, visiting friends and family, and going out socially.
To record relevant information and support me to communicate with the rest of the team, by relaying information both verbally, electronically and in a written format.
To undertake any relevant training and ongoing joint review and supervision as required.
Person specification
Experience of working with someone who has a physical disability and experience of manual handling would be desirable.
A non-judgemental attitude and enthusiasm to learn is essential.
Be encouraging with a positive attitude whilst respecting my decisions.
Have good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to use common sense and be intuitive.
Be able to record and communicate accurately and consistently, with a range of different people.
To be understanding, supportive, motivated, and respectful.
Have good problem-solving skills and possess a friendly, outgoing, and positive personality.
Have a basic awareness of good hygiene practice, food safety and health and safety.
A driving license is desirable.
Establish and maintain a professional and efficient standard of care.
Undertake the role with due regard to my physical, social, and recreational needs.
Respectful to mine and my family's home and privacy whilst always upholding confidentiality.
Be punctual, reliable, trustworthy, and flexible.
Respect and safeguard all my goods and property.
A full DBS check will be carried out, the cost of which will be paid for by the employer.
- Special Conditions_
_:__ A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and two satisfactory references are conditional for the post. This is a free and confidential process._ - Disclaimer: _The Rowan Organisation is a registered charity which supports people who employ their own staff through Direct Payments. Please be aware that this role is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer and you will not be employed by The Rowan Organisation, nor will we be held responsible for any situation arising from your employment._
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