Personal Care Assistant

4 weeks ago


Chesterfield, United Kingdom Penderels Trust Full time

**Job Reference: DER16199VT1**

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

**About the Employer**

I am looking for one to two PA's to support my mother in her home and out in the community, we want to encourage her independence and are looking for PA's that are patient and kind and can offer companionship. My mother is wanting support to go shopping, to go out for a coffee and to attend routine appointments. My mother has a good sense of humour and enjoys spending time with people.

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

- Watching the television
- Having company
- Going out for coffee and having her hair done

**About the Role**

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
- Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
- Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
- Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
- Support with food shopping.
- 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 managing paperwork & correspondence.

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.

**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 work as part of a team.
- 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 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.

**When you are Required**:
**Hours per week**: 21 hours per week (1 or 2 PA's to share the work and cover each other)
- Monday, Approx 10am start for 4 hours
- Tuesday, Approx 10am start for 4 hours
- Wednesday, Approx 10am start for 4 hours
- Thursday, Approx 10am start for 4 hours
- Friday, Approx 10am start for 4 hours

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

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

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 21 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Care: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/06/2024
Reference ID: DER16199VT1



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