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Personal Assistant

Penderels Trust

Personal Assistant

£24440

Penderels Trust , Billericay, Essex

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 25 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: dde5c7d1679f4606bfdb15cc5d6122be

Full Job Description

Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved.

About the Employer

Support required for a young, gentle and very friendly young man with ASD and controlled epilepsy, who loves listening to music, car rides, playing with water and generally having fun.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

  • Cognitive / Learning


    • The employer's hobbies and interests:

  • Listening to music

  • Trampoline

  • Swimming


    • About the Role

    Duties and Responsibilities

  • 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.


    • If out and about, assistance with toileting

    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 and car owner - must have business insurance.,
  • 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.