Personal Assistant - Salford, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference:
SAL14686AL3


About the Employer
I am a man with a learning disability. He enjoys playing games, going on days out shopping and having meals out.


Employer Disability and Health Conditions

  • Cognitive / Learning
  • Mental Health

The employer's hobbies and interests:


  • Gaming
  • Shopping
  • Eating out

Other relevant information

  • The individual has allergies.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
  • 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


Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer's vehicle (employer to check age requirement with car insurance provider).


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 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.
  • 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 £10.42 per hour


Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
SAL14686AL3

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