Personal Care Assistant - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Ref:
SHE14683EN- Sheffield, S6

About the Employer
PA wanted for a young man with severe autism.

He is not keen on changes in routine and a main responsibility of his PA would be supervising him safely.

The individual is non-verbal and uses Makaton to communicate so knowledge of this is required. He can show challenging behaviour if not understood.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Cognitive / Learning

Severe autism and learning difficulties, non-verbal.

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Youtube
Music

Other relevant information

Someone in the household is a smoker.
The individual keeps pets in the home.2 small dogs and 3 cats.

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 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.

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.
Understanding of Makaton as Employer uses it to communicate

When you are Required
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 5 per week

Salary:
£13.00 per hour

Benefits: