Personal Assistant - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

Verified Company

Sheffield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference:
SHE14905EN1

About the Employer

Female personal assistant wanted to assist a girl with autism, ADHD and learning difficulties in the S2 area of Sheffield with general living and activities.

Car driver and car owner required. Experience of autism required.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions
Cognitive / Learning

Other conditions include:
Autism, ADHD and learning difficulties

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Outside

IPad

Sensory toys

Other relevant information
The individual has allergies. Peanuts, sesame seeds, mustard. Has an epi-pen.

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 and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.

Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.

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.

This position as you will be required to administer medication.

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.

To work as part of a team.

To be able to follow instructions accurately.

Be patient, supportive and caring.

Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.

Be empathetic.

Previous caring experience is essential.

Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.

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.

Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.

Have a lively personality.

Required Training
First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.

Other training required includes:
Epi-pen training

When you are Required

Specific days/times required:

Monday, 7am-8am and 3pm-6.30pm

Tuesday, 7am-8am and 3pm-6.30pm

Wednesday, 7am-8am and 3pm-6.30pm

Thursday, 7am-8am and 3pm-6.30pm

Friday, 7am-8am and 3pm-6.30pm

Saturday, 3 hours morning and 3 hours afternoon

Sunday, 3 hours morning and 3 hours afternoon

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 25.5 per week

Salary:
From £10.42 per hour

Benefits: