Male Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected social care organization in Chelmsford is seeking a compassionate individual to provide support to a person with Huntington's disease. The role involves helping with appointments, social activities, and fostering independence. Flexibility and a genuine interest in supporting individuals with disabilities are essential. The position requires a commitment of 4 hours on Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm.

Qualifications

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness.
• Work flexibly, adapting to the employer's needs.

Responsibilities

• Support to attend appointments as necessary.
• Transport to school/work/college/social activities.
• Encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a trusting one-to-one working relationship.
• Report all accidents and hazards immediately.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Punctuality

Patience

Supportive

Caring

Interest in supporting individuals with disabilities

Flexibility

Job description

Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved.

To apply, follow the link provided and fill out an application form or forward your CV to [e-mail] (Please include the job reference number: ESX17106MM2 to your email if submitting via email).

About the Employer

I was diagnosed with Huntington's disease in 2023, I have had to stop work but still like to be as independent as possible. I struggle with my speech and making my self clear at times. I enjoy going out and would like someone to support me in doing that.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical
• Cognitive / Learning
• Huntington's disease

Other Relevant Information

• The individual is a smoker. I do like to vape.
• The individual keeps pets in the home. We have one frenchy.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one-to-one working relationship.
• Need help to read as I am also dyslexic, I am not always steady on my feet so you will need to be aware of this and potential tripping hazards, etc.

The individual's 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.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• 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 employer's needs on a daily basis.

When you are Required

Hours per week: 4 hours one day a week

Hours: Wednesday, 10am-2pm