Personal Care Assistant

7 months ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom Penderels Trust Full time

**Job Reference**: SUN15168JK7

**About the Employer**

I am mum to a boy with a severe learning disability who is non-verbal and who has challenging behaviour. He is peg fed and he will also need assistance with personal care. He needs 2-1 support and needs to be watched constantly as he is a very fast runner. I am looking for two PAs to give me a break from my caring role. Must have experience and knowledge of ASD and be able to prove this in a previous job/professional role.

**Employer Disability and Health Conditions**
- Cognitive / Learning
- Invisible

**The employer's hobbies and interests**:

- Going to the park. Swimming
- Soft play and ball pools
- Playing on iPad

**About the Role**

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- 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.
- Must have experience and knowledge of ASD and be able to prove this in a previous job/professional role.

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.

**Transport Requirement**:
Car driver and car owner - must have business insurance.

**Required Skills**:

- 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 work as part of a team.
- Be patient, supportive and caring.
- Be empathetic.
- Previous experience in childcare/special needs 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.

**Required Training**:

- Peg Feed. Training will be provided by the employer.

**When you are Required**:
**Hours per week**: 2 x PAs - 8 hours per week each.

**Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £12.45 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Application question(s):

- Are you a car owner with business insurance?

**Experience**:

- Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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