Male Personal Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a caring individual to assist a 73-year-old gentleman with health and mobility issues. The role involves supporting social activities and promoting independence. Flexibility in working hours is essential, with required transportation. Ideal for someone who is trustworthy and empathetic, with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Flexible working hours of approximately 4 hours per week, predominantly on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Qualifications

• Be able to work on own initiative.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, but genuine interest required.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation.
• Develop a trusting working relationship.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Punctuality

Good listening skills

Empathy

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: SUN15945JK5 to your email if submitting via email).

About the Employer

I am the wife of a 73‑year‑old gentleman who has some health and mobility issues. I am looking for a break in my caring role preferably twice a week, but this can be discussed at interview. Support with social activities and general tasks.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical
• The client uses a rollator to walk short distances and a wheelchair for longer distances and when outdoors.

Employer's Hobbies and Interests

• Going to cafes
• Shopping
• Football

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• To go shopping and to local cafés. Also to visit relatives and friends. A driver and car owner is essential and the car boot must be big enough to fit a wheelchair and/or a rollator.
• 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 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 employer's needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.

Hours per Week

4 hrs per week

Dates and Times

• Tuesday
• Thursday

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