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Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust , Sharlston Common, Wakefield

Personal Care Assistant

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Penderels Trust , Sharlston Common, Wakefield

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 30 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2d1e202f09bd4d11ab9094a24ac84874

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. Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered). Transport Requirement: Car driver and car owner - must have business insurance.

    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.,
  • 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.

    Hours per week: Between 8 and 40 depending on needs of the family
  • Monday, Daytime only
  • Tuesday, Daytime only
  • Wednesday, Daytime only
  • Thursday, Daytime only
  • Friday, Daytime only