Personal Assistant

Penderels Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated individual is sought to provide vital support to a sociable lady with autism and diabetes in Birmingham. The responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks, alongside promoting independence and socialisation. Ideal candidates exhibit empathy and reliability and are prepared for a flexible role with variable hours.

Qualifications

• Aged 18 or over to administer medication.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care, cooking, medication, and household chores.
• Encourage socialisation and independence.
• Assist with transport to various activities.

Skills

Honest

Reliable

Trustworthy

Punctual

Patient

Supportive

Caring

Empathetic

Self-motivated

Lively personality

Education

Previous caring experience

Job description

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Sociable lady loves communication, very gentle soul who can be a little tearful. Would like someone who has worked with autism and has experience with diabetes, as I am insulin dependent. I am very arty and love painting activities. I enjoy watching shows at the theatre, going out for lunch, and shopping for things I want to buy. However, I prefer not to do weekly shopping as it can be overwhelming for me at times.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical
• Mental Health

Occasional wheelchair user.

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Loves colouring, painting, singing, watching films
• Enjoys swimming
• Likes going out for lunch and shopping

Other relevant information

I have a cat.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care, including toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, and 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 with food shopping.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• Support to get to and from school, work, college, and social activities.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation and participation in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a trusting one-to-one working relationship.

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply, as you will be required to administer medication.

The individual's needs may vary daily, and tasks may reflect this. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility to report all accidents immediately, report hazards, and ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner with business insurance.

Required Skills

• Honest, reliable, trustworthy, punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including social media restrictions related to the role.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive, caring, and empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is essential, especially in childcare or with special needs.
• Flexibility to adapt to the employer's needs daily; variable hours are a plus.
• Self-motivated and willing to get involved.
• Lively personality.

Required Training

Training will be provided, including First Aid and any other necessary or appropriate training.