Personal Care Assistant

1 month ago


Derby, United Kingdom Penderels Trust Full time

**Job Reference**: DER15142TDP1

**About the Employer**

I am looking to recruit a Personal Assistant for my daughter who is in her 20's, who lives with us in our family home in High Peak SK23 area of Derbyshire. She has an Autism diagnosis as well as poor mental health, anxiety and can present with challenging behaviour when anxious.

PA support is needed to help her engage in her local community, attend short day trips, and support her to stay safe when doing so. She enjoys watching Anime, visiting Comic Con conventions, loves animals, visiting Zoos, Art, and Animal Farms. We have pet dogs and cats.

**Other relevant information**

Someone in the household is a smoker.

**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 with food shopping.
- 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.
- Days out. Local groups.

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.
- Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
- 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.
- Experience with autistic people, mental health and managing challenging behaviour is essential.

**When you are Required**

Hours per week: 13
- Monday, 10-2pm
- Wednesday, 10-3pm
- Friday, 10-2pm

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

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 13 per week

**Salary**: £18.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2023
Reference ID: DER15142TDP1


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