Personal Assistant - West Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

    Penderels Trust
    Penderels Trust West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    About the Employer

    I am a disabled married mum of two little disabled boys, I am outgoing, bubbly, friendly easy going and relaxed type of person, likes a good chat and a laugh, I am very approachable.


    This role will encompass a rolling rota, which will comprise of one weekend on, one weekend off.

    There will be some flexibility over the weekend, as some shifts may include a Saturday or Saturday/Sunday working.



    Employer Disability and Health Conditions



    • Mobility / Physical
    • Spinal Chord
    • Mental Health
    • Invisible

    I have Fibromyaligia, arthritis, small fiber neuropathy, erythromelalgia, type 2 diabetes, snapping hip syndrome, hyper mobility, and I am having spinal cord stimulator surgery very soon for pain relief.





    The employer's hobbies and interests:



    • Arts and crafts



    Other relevant information



    • The individual is a smoker.
    • The individual keeps pets in the have one small very friendly shizu dog called ozzy.


      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.
    • Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
    • Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, hospital/doctors.
    • Support with food shopping.
    • Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
    • Support to get to and from school/work/college/social 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 me or hands on support to help me care for my children's Daily needs.>


    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.

    Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).



    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 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 not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
    • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
    • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
    • Have a lively personality.
    To be genuinely interested to work with young disabled children that can be challenging at times.


    Required Training

    Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

    Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
    First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.