Female Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 2,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS disclosure costs covered

Job summary

Penderels Trust in Lincoln is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a teenage boy with severe autism and learning difficulties. You will assist with socialisation, accompany appointments, and help with daily activities in a supportive, patient manner.

The role requires reliability, flexibility, and the ability to work as part of a small team. DBS disclosure is required and costs are covered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Teamwork

Patience

Active listening

Emotional support

Childcare

Flexibility

Adaptability

Job description

Job Reference: LIN17439AC6 - Lincoln, LN2

About The Employer

Hello, my teenage son has severe Autism and learning difficulties. He really struggles with social anxiety so doesn't tend to like being anywhere but school and home. His behaviour is very unpredictable at times to. Can also struggle with eye contact. He's a very tall stocky boy. Once he's use to someone he becomes more comfortable with them.

Looking for a PA who can help with socialisation and activities.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Hearing
• Cognitive / Learning

Server autism and learning difficulties Change

Skills Needed About The Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.

to try and get more socialising to get outdoors

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 preferred but not essential.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• To work as part of a team.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• 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.

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview. 4 hours available per week