Personal Care Assistant

3 weeks ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Direct Payments - Bedford Citizen Housing Association Full time

**Job Description and Person Specification**

**Job title**: Personal Assistant (PA)

**Reporting to**:Client/Mother

**Location**:Bedford Area.

**Nature of the job role**:
**Main Duties**:
Someone enthusiastic to support and encourage the client in their daily activities and at the same time ensure his choices are recognised and respected at all times.

Be prepared to engage with client in the work that he’s doing (i.e. to work with client as a team to complete tasks, let client work at his own speed and also recognise when to step in and support and show client how to complete the activity in question).

Someone who remains calm if there are unexpected challenges (i.e. remains quietly confident and takes action where necessary to resolve the situation safely).

Someone who will ensure client remains safe.

The client has received a working diagnosis of Rasmussen's Encephalitis. This has impacted on his mobility and his fine motor skills. The client will need help with day to day activities as well as social engagements.

**Hours of work**:
**Rate of Pay;**

The rate of pay is £9.88 per hour

**Qualifications and Experience**:
**Essential Competencies**

**1.**

Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of vulnerable people

**2.**

Experience working in a caring role

**3.**

Good written and verbal communication skills

**4.**

Good understanding of epilepsy

**5.**

Good personable skills

**6.**

An understanding of Health & Safety issues

**Desirable Competencies**

**1.**

NVQ 2 in Care

**2.**

Young and enjoys sporting activities, passion for outdoors.

**3.**

A full driving licence, car and appropriate insurance is desirable

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 6 per week

**Salary**: £9.88-£10.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

COVID-19 considerations:
Fully Vaccinated.

**Experience**:

- Care Assistants: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: PS - 5689

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