Personal Care Assistant - Sunderland, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Sunderland, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference SUN14921JK- Sunderland

About the Employer
I am the employer and mother to my 49-year-old son.

My son resides at home with his father and me and as such is quite isolated and lacks the company of others to encourage independence.

My son suffered a brain tumor when he was a child and as such affected his mobility.

My son is a wheelchair user and will require the support of a PA to assist and push him out and about.

He has moderate learning difficulties and will need assistance and support when managing money or purchases however, on the whole he is quire independent and can do most things himself.

He may at times require assistance with personal care but in the main manages this himself.

We are seeking a personal assistant to engage and support my son in accessing the community and activities of his choice, which in turn will allow his father and I a break from our caring role.

The PA is required to befriend and offer companionship and support within social settings.

My son is a great communicator and enjoys conversing with others, he is very sociable and pleasant with a good sense of humour and enjoys most activities.

The hours of support are flexible and can be agreed week on week between the employee and myself to work round the appointments he has with professionals and health services.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Mobility / Physical
Acquired Brain Injury
Cognitive / Learning

The employer's hobbies and interests:

- going to the gym and swimming
- going to the cinema
- being outdoors/walks and museums

Other relevant information

The individual keeps pets in the home. A dog.

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.
Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
Other Duties include: personal care is not required however he may need some assistance at times and will need someone to push his wheelchair

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 and car owner - must have business insurance.

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.
Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
Have a lively personality.

Other skills include:
Offer companionship and encourage social interaction with others

When you are Required

Specific days/times required:

Monday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
Thursday,
Friday,
Saturday,
Sunday,

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

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 16 per week

Salary:
£11.30 per hour

Benefits: