Personal Care Assistant - Sunderland, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Sunderland, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference:
SUN13647MB3

About the Employer
Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Mobility / Physical
Hearing

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Going to the cinema
Going shopping

Other relevant information

The individual keeps pets in the home.1 dog, 1 snake, 1 bearded dragon.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

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.
Other Duties include: To support my son in developing his life and social skills and help build his confidence.
To be proactive in identifying suitable activities and venues and be willing to get involved in his choices The role is to befriend and offer companionship

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
Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer's vehicle.

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.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 10 per week

Salary:
From £11.30 per hour

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 02/08/2023

Reference ID:
SUN13647MB3