Personal Care Assistant - Sunderland, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust

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Sunderland, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference:
SUN15070MB1

About the Employer
I am the employer and mother of my son who is diagnosed with a rare brain disorder, mild learning disability and hypertonia

He requires support when at home and when accessing activities in the community. My son requires some support and prompt with personal care and occasional support with bathing may be requested/required if support is within the home, however is a generally quite independent and able with most things. I am seeking a PA to support and encourage my son in accessing activities and hobbies of choice in the community and generally offering companionship and keeping him entertained for the hours available. My son lives at home with myself and his younger brother with similar disabilities. He too has a direct payment so may wish to be involved with his PA in some activities or may be present if the support occurs within the household. The PA role is to offer friendship and encourage leisure pursuits to enable his independence, promote self esteem and confidence and allow me a break from my caring role. My son is easy going, a very laid back and sociable character who enjoys the company of others

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Cognitive / Learning
Invisible

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Playing football, being outdoors

- walks/bowling etc:

IPAD/TV and movies

- being outdoors

- walks/bowling etc:

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 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 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.
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.

Other skills include:
Someone who is proactive and willing to get involved in activities. Someone who is able to identify new experiences and encourage my son to try new things

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 12 per week

Salary:
From £11.30 per hour

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 13/07/2023

Reference ID:
SUN15070MB1