Personal 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:
SUN15157JK1

About the Employer

I am a 52 year old man with a learning disability and I need support with daily tasks such as developing my skills around cooking, managing my home and bills, and budgeting.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

Cognitive / Learning
Mental Health
Invisible

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
Support with food shopping.
Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
To also support with shopping and banking.

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.

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.
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.

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:
£12.45 per hour

Benefits: