Female Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust , Wickford, Essex

Female Personal Care Assistant

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Penderels Trust , Wickford, Essex

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 31 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: cb043f1c034b4f3cbf304e2ec3fdf529

Full Job Description

  • 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 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 with managing paperwork & correspondence.
  • 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.

    Car driver preferred but not essential.,
  • 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 work as part of a team.
  • 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.
  • 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 self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
  • Have a lively personality.
  • Required Training: Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
  • First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.
  • Awareness of autism training.

    Autistic girl, very nice to work with. 2:1 support. The role will involve taking her out on activities as well as spending time with her at home.

    Hours per week, 4 hrs term time 8 school holidays
  • Friday,
  • Saturday