Personal Care Assistant - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference SHE14968RK- Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2

About the Employer

I am a young man who enjoys cooking and gardening, I require someone to support me in attending activities with Mencap and help with communicating as I have a language barrier.

I attend cooking, art and gardening classes with Mencap.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Cognitive / Learning
Mental Health

The employer's hobbies and interests:

- cooking
- gardening
- arts and crafts

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
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.
Support with gardening.

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.

Lateral Flow Test Requirement

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.
To be able to work on own initiative.
To be able to follow instructions accurately.
Be patient, supportive and caring.
Have good listening skills and be able to provide nonjudgemental emotional support.
Previous caring experience is essential.
Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
Have a lively personality.