Personal Assistant
Penderels Trust , Sharlston Common, Wakefield
Personal Assistant
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Penderels Trust , Sharlston Common, Wakefield
- Part time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted today, 9 Jan | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: cd87bd00f49b4a13953816c2c7ac030e
Full Job Description
- Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
- 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.
- 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 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.
Monday, Daytime only - Tuesday, Daytime only
- Wednesday, Daytime only
- Thursday, Daytime only
- Friday, Daytime only
PA wanted to look after a young man with autism and learning disabilities while his parents are working, hours will vary between 8 and 40 per week due to this. School holidays not required. Car driver and car owner required. Experience and understand of autism and learning disabilities highly preferred., Car driver and car owner - must have business insurance.,