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Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust

Personal Care Assistant

£24960

Penderels Trust , Kilburn, Derbyshire

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 6 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: acbc466ba299473c97081bc5ebda008e

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.

    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 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.

  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.

    I am looking for a personal assistant to work with my disabled daughter within our home and out in the community. We are looking for someone that can maintain her independence and grow her life skills. My daughter uses a wheelchair while out in the community. My daughter enjoys baking , cooking and crafting.