Personal Care Assistant

Job Advert DON14077LR5 - Thorne, Doncaster

**About the Employer**

I am an outgoing young man, who enjoys art, acting, music, history, urban legends and witchcraft (amongst others). I also write scary stories. I have a great sense of humour and can be direct. I am looking for someone who is calm, fair and can be firm when needed.

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

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

- Swimming, gym
- Looking to attend DICE
- Visiting Town/Doncaster

**About the Role**

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
- 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.
- Other Duties include: Travel experience

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.

**When you are Required**

**Specific days/times required**:

- Monday, afternoon (possibly if splitting hours)
- Wednesday, afternoon

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10.42 per week

**Salary**: £10.42 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DON14077LR5