Personal Care Assistant - Washington, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

Verified Company

Washington, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference:
SUN15039JK1

About the Employer
I am mum to a child with a learning disability who needs support to enjoy activities in the community.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Cognitive / Learning
Mental Health
Invisible

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Outdoor activities
Play parks
Going for walks.

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: To support the client to access leisure activities in the community and to promote general life skills and independence. The client has 2 dogs.

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.
Have good listening skills and be able to provide nonjudgemental emotional support.
Be empathetic.
Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
Be selfmotivated with a willingness to get involved.
Have a lively personality.