Personal Care Assistant - Sunderland, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Sunderland, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference:
SUN15153JK1

About the Employer
I am a single parent and mum to a young boy who has autism and a learning disability.

I am looking for a personal assistant to take my son out to enjoy leisure activities and to improve his social skills.

This will give me some respite and a break from my caring role.

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Going out in the community to enjoy activities.
Various leaisure activities.

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.

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.

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.
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.
Previous experience working with autism and children with special needs would be preferred.

When you are Required
Hours per week: 4 hours term time and 12 hours in school holidays.

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: per week

Salary:
£11.30 per hour

Schedule: