Personal Care Assistant - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

Verified Company

Sheffield, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job Reference:
SHE14080AW6

About the Employer

Personal assistant wanted to assist an individual with cerebral palsy and learning difficulties in the S6 area of Sheffield with going out and participating in activities.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Mobility / Physical
Cognitive / Learning

Other conditions include:
Cerebral Palsy, learning difficulties

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Swimming
Music

Other relevant information

The individual keeps pets in the home, Fish.

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 the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.

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 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 nonjudgemental 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 selfmotivated with a willingness to get involved.
Have a lively personality.

Other skills include:
Ability to swim would be an advantage.

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

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 4 per week

Salary:
From £10.42 per hour

Schedule: