Personal Care Assistant - Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference:
SUN15558JK3

About the Employer

I am mum to a teenage son with complex needs, looking for a companion to support him on social outings and to enjoy fun activities with him.

I would like someone to show respect and friendship and to promote independence and improve his social skills. Support is only required on Sundays and some Saturdays.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

Mobility / Physical
Cognitive / Learning
Mental Health
Invisible
Complex physical, emotional and learning needs.
A diagnosis of ASD and the client suffers from a very rare condition called Weidemann Steiner Syndrome.
He is also known to have a learning disability.

Other relevant information:

The individual keeps pets in the home: Guinea pig.

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.
To accompany the client to the cinema, ten pin bowling, football matches and to support him to enjoy a variety of social activities.
The primary role of the PA would be to offer support, friendship and companionship which will give parents a break.

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 preferred but not essential.

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.
Be patient, supportive and caring.
Have good listening skills and be able to provide nonjudgemental emotional support.
Be empathetic.
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.
Have a lively personality.

When you are Required:

Hours per week: 6