Personal Care Assistant - Sunderland, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Sunderland, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference SUN15059MB- Sunderland

About the Employer
I am the employer and father to my son.

whom has been offered a direct payment to allow him to access social activities, provide a PA to befriend and offer companionship and enable him to build interests and hobbies away from the family home My son has a learning difficulty (process delay) he has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, mild learning difficulties and is registered deaf.

He has good mobility and is able to communicate via BSL.

We are seeking a PA who is qualified in BSL at a minimum of level 3, to offer companionship and enable him to access his chosen activities and social events with someone who can aid him in communicating with others.

He enjoys most things and is a keen Liverpool football fan. He has agreat personality with a good sense of humour and enjoys the company of others

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Hearing
Cognitive / Learning
Invisible

Other conditions include:
Deaf, Cerebral Palsy, mild learning difficulties

The employer's hobbies and interests:

- football / walking /going to the gym / cooking
- amusements / fairgrounds mini golf
- going for meals / going to the pub / playing darts

Other relevant information

The individual keeps pets in the home. A dog.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

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: accessing activities and promoting friendships with his peers

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.
Be patient, supportive and caring.
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.
Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
Be selfmotivated with a willingness to get involved.
Have a lively personality.

Other skills include:
BSL level 3

When you are Required

Specific days/times required:

Monday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
Thursday,
Friday,
Saturday,
Sunday,

**Hours per week: 18 hrs per week (to be delivered over 4 days per week) The sessions can be delivered flexibly
- days, times and sessions to be arranged week by week between employer and employee. Can be discussed at**
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 18 per week

Salary:
£11.30 per hour

Benefits: