Female Personal Assistant

3 months ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom Penderels Trust Full time

**Job Reference: SUN15097JK1**

**About the Employer**

I am the employer and mother to my disabled adult son. He has a diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, autism and learning difficulties. He is a wheelchair user and is PEG fed (nil by mouth) We are seeking a PA to work alongside me to support and enable us to go out and about in the community with his equipment, provide me with the ability to take some time out within the home while the PA supervises and to assist my son in engaging in simple activities within the home, such as playdoh, painting etc There may be some requirement for assistance with personal care however most of the health requirements and administering medication is completed by myself. I am seeking someone who will assist me in providing new experiences and activities outdoors with my son and becoming an addition to his support network

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

Other conditions include: WHEELCHAIR USER/ autism

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

- Being outdoors/walks going to the beach
- activities in the home - playdoh. model making, painting etc: to strengthen grip and muscle use

**About the Role**

**Responsibilities**:

- Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
- Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
- Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
- 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: Supporting mum with caring tole, social activities and providing mum support going out into the community

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.
- 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.
- Have a lively personality.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10 per week

**Salary**: From £11.30 per hour

Schedule:

- Flexitime

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SUN15097JK1



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