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Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust

Personal Care Assistant

£25168

Penderels Trust , Minnow End, Essex

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 20 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d33cb9f8e8f64dd58f35a6de9e137488

Full Job Description

  • Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
  • 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 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.
  • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
  • Have a lively personality.

    I am advertising for a Personal Assistant for my Son. He is 10 years old, has a diagnosis of ASD and Pica. He requires close supervision at all times but enjoys interacting with adults. He is beginning to verbalise requests and is very affectionate. He loves to sing, explore his surroundings, rough/ tumble play and dinosaurs.