Personal Assistant / Support Worker

Penderels Trust , Whitnash, Warwickshire

Personal Assistant / Support Worker

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Penderels Trust , Whitnash, Warwickshire

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 days ago, 2 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f6101c0900084435a81300008f033e48

Full Job Description

An intelligent young man who likes to go to the gym and enjoys all things Disney/Pixar. Looking for someone who will support him in the community to build his skills and confidence further. Hours Hours per week: 15 hours at weekends Specific days/times required:

  • Weekends
  • Times are flexible and can be discussed at interview. About the Employer An intelligent young man who likes to go to the gym and enjoys all things Disney/Pixar. Looking for someone who will support him in the community to build his skills and confidence further. Employer Disability and Health Conditions
  • Cognitive / Learning
  • ASD The employer's hobbies and interests:
  • Gym Disney/Pixar Travelling
  • About the Role Duties and Responsibilities
  • Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
  • Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
  • Support with food shopping.
  • 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.

    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., Disability Confident
  • About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.