Personal Assistant - Sunderland, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust
Description
Job Reference:
SUN15168JK5
About the Employer
I am mum to a boy with a severe learning disability who is non-verbal and who has challenging behaviour. He is peg fed and he will also need assistance with personal care. He needs 2-1 support and needs to be watched constantly as he is a very fast runner. I am looking for two PAs to give me a break from my caring role.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
- Cognitive / Learning
- Invisible
The employer's hobbies and interests:
- Going to the park. Swimming
- Soft play and ball pools
- Playing on iPad
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.
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 work as part of a team.
- Be patient, supportive and caring.
- Be empathetic.
- Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
- 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.
Required Training:
Peg Feed. Training will be provided by the employer.
When you are Required:
Hours per week:2 x PAs - 8 hours per week each.
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 8 per week
Salary:
£11.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Experience:
- Special needs: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline: 09/10/2023
Reference ID:
SUN15168JK5
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