Personal Care Assistant

2 months ago


Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom Penderels Trust Full time

**Job Reference: SUN15558JK3**

**About the Employer**

I am mum to a teenage son with complex needs, looking for a companion to support him on social outings and to enjoy fun activities with him. I would like someone to show respect and friendship and to promote independence and improve his social skills. Support is only required on Sundays and some Saturdays.

**Employer Disability and Health Conditions**:

- Mobility / Physical
- Cognitive / Learning
- Mental Health
- Invisible
- Complex physical, emotional and learning needs.
- A diagnosis of ASD and the client suffers from a very rare condition called Weidemann Steiner Syndrome.
- He is also known to have a learning disability.

**Other relevant information**:
The individual keeps pets in the home: Guinea pig.

**About the Role**

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- 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.
- To accompany the client to the cinema, ten pin bowling, football matches and to support him to enjoy a variety of social activities.
- The primary role of the PA would be to offer support, friendship and companionship which will give parents a break.

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 preferred but not essential.

**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.
- Be patient, supportive and caring.
- Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
- Be empathetic.
- 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.
- Have a lively personality.

**When you are Required**:
**Hours per week**: 6
- Saturday,
- Sunday,

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

Expected hours: 6 per week

Schedule:

- Weekends only

**Experience**:

- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Houghton le Spring, DH5 (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/03/2024
Reference ID: SUN15558JK3


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