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Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust

Personal Care Assistant

£41600

Penderels Trust , Castleford, Wakefield

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 days ago, 25 Sep | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f941a9caf8054b3dadad7a23f868303e

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 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 essential.
  • 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.

    PA wanted to support a young man with autism and learning disabilities as a member of a team with accessing the community and activities. Ability to swim greatly preferred. Previous experience with autism is essential due to challenging behaviours.