Personal Care Assistant

3 weeks ago


Coventry, United Kingdom Penderels Trust Full time

**Job Reference: COV16114VT1**

**Please note**:Personal Assistant (Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, PART 1 Applies)

**About the Employer**

I am looking for a personal assistant for my adult son who has autism. We are wanting someone to support him within the community and encourage his independence. My son likes to attend the Mosque, he enjoys going for walks in the park, and going to the cinema.

**Employer Disability and Health Conditions**:

- Cognitive / Learning

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

- Animal documentaries
- Watching films
- Likes to chat about what's on the television

**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 with food shopping.
- 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.
- Support with gardening.

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 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 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.
- Must be able to speak a good level of English.

**Required Training**:

- First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.

**When you are Required**:
**Hours per week**: 10 hours
- Tuesday, 12-4pm
- Wednesday, 12-4pm
- Friday, 12-2pm

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

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

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Schedule:

- Day shift

Application question(s):

- Are you a car owner with business insurance?

**Experience**:

- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
- Care: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/05/2024
Reference ID: COV16114VT1


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