Female Personal Assistant

Penderels Trust; Louth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS disclosure provided

Car driver with business insurance

Job summary

Penderels Trust is seeking a dedicated in-home care assistant to support a young woman with ADHD and Autism. You will help with personal care, meals, medications and attending appointments, while encouraging participation in activities and social events.

Flexibility is key as hours may vary; driving and a car with business insurance are required. DBS disclosure will be provided and you will share 35 hours per week with another PA.

Qualifications

• Honesty, reliability and discretion are essential.
• Strong listening skills with non-judgemental support.
• Patient, empathetic and able to adapt to daily needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and practical support at home, including bathing and dressing.
• Assist with cooking, meals, medications and household tasks.
• Support to attend appointments and activities, including travel.
• Help with shopping, paperwork, gardening and light chores.
• Encourage social activities and maintain a trusting one-to-one relationship.

Skills

Honesty & reliability

Confidentiality

Active listening

Empathy

Patience

Self-motivation

Flexible / adaptable

Flexibility in hours

Driving licence

Job description

About The Employer

A young woman who has ADHD and Autism alongside other conditions is looking for support & encouragement in her own home now she has moved out. She's very creative and looking for someone to support her with attending various appointments, within the home and attend activities she enjoys. When her health allows she would like to attend the gym & fitness classes together. A problem solver is essential alongside assisting her with emotional regulation.

About The Employer

A young woman who has ADHD and Autism alongside other conditions is looking for support & encouragement in her own home now she has moved out. She's very creative and looking for someone to support her with attending various appointments, within the home and attend activities she enjoys. When her health allows she would like to attend the gym & fitness classes together. A problem solver is essential alongside assisting her with emotional regulation.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical
• Mental Health
• Invisible

The Employer's Hobbies And Interests

• Arts, Crafts & Activities
• Learning
• Squishmellows & Jellycats

Other Relevant Information

• The individual has allergies. Individual has a severe allergy to cigarette smoke & dogs.

About The RoleDuties And Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• 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.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
• Support with gardening.

Support and prompt to complete college coursework> Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.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. Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

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.

Hours per week: 35 to be shared between 2 PA's

When You Are Required

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview