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 SHE15058EN- Sheffield, S12

About the Employer

Personal assistant wanted to assist a gentleman in the S12 area of Sheffield who is an amputee, has vision problems and an acquired brain injury with accessing the community and participating in sporting and leisure activities.

Must be car driver and car owner.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Mobility / Physical
Acquired Brain Injury
Vision

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Archery
Bowling
Going to gym

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
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.

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 and car owner - must have business insurance.

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 able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
Be selfmotivated with a willingness to get involved.

Required Training
Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.

When you are Required

Specific days/times required:

Monday, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Friday, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

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

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 13.00 per week

Salary:
£13.00 per hour

Benefits: