Personal Care Assistant - Sunderland, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust
Description
Job Ref SUN15391MB- Sunderland, SR3
About the Employer
I am both the mother and employer to my young son who has a diagnosis of Autism with some learning difficulties.
He has some mobility issues due to an operation when younger, however this impacts more on his ability to walk distances without regular stops or rests.
We are seeking a PA to provide weekly support to encourage and allow my son to access activities within the local community supporting him with his independence (Money management, Travel training and general life skills) and building a friendship with someone outside of the family home, The role is to befriend and assist him in developing life skills, which in turn will promote his independence, confidence, and self-esteem as he is generally quite isolated, enjoying his own company and space.
My son is initially shy with new people, however when comfortable with someone, he has a great sense of humour, a little cheeky and very loving.
He can communicate effectively with others and gets on well with peers and adults.My son may require support with personal care - prompt and support at times when using the toilet and reminders to maintain her personal hygiene.
My son is extremely vulnerable so will always require supervision. He does not understand risk or danger to himself when out and about.My so enjoys swimming, going to the cinema but predominantly enjoys his own company using his IPAD and watching YouTube.
The PA support will be required to encourage him to try new things to help him identify a hobby or new interests.
There may be times the PA will be required to provide activities within the home.Employer Disability and Health Conditions
- Mobility / Physical
- Mental Health
- Invisible
The employer's hobbies and interests:
- Swimming
- IPAD/YouTube
Other relevant information
- The individual keeps pets in the home. Dog.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
- 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.
- To promote and enable my son with independence and the opportunity of time with someone other than a family member
- To be proactive in identifying suitable activities and venues and be willing to get involved in his choices
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.
- 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.
- Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
- Be selfmotivated with a willingness to get involved.
- Have a lively personality.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
- Monday,
- Tuesday,
- Wednesday,
- Thursday,
- Friday,
Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent
Pay:
£12.45 per hour
Expected hours: 10 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you own a car and have business insurance?
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (required)
- Home care: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline: 21/06/2024
Reference ID:
SUN15391MB5
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