Personal Assistant

Penderels Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An organization providing care support in Lincoln seeks a caring individual to assist a child with severe disabilities, including personal care and meal preparation. The role requires a full UK driving licence and flexibility in working hours. Training will be provided for necessary tasks. This rewarding position involves encouraging social interactions and supporting the child's development.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be 18 or over to administer medication.
• Previous caring experience is not essential but must show interest in supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Candidates will undergo necessary training including Moving and Handling, First Aid, and Epilepsy.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care, meal preparation, and medication.
• Encourage social interactions and leisure activities.
• Develop a trusting one-on-one relationship with the individual.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Punctuality

Ability to work on own initiative

Good listening skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

About the Employer: To support a child who is diagnosed with Quadriplegic cerebral palsy and Prematurity Global developmental delay. He has a Visual impairment, so is severely sight impaired and diagnosed with focal epilepsy, but hasn't had an episode for over 4 years. He is affected throughout the day and requires use of a wheelchair. His communication is delayed and needs to be given processing time. Applicant must have a full UK driving licence with no accidents, claims or convictions.

Role 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.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.
• 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 and Appearance

• Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle (employer to check age requirement with car insurance provider).

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.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• 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.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

• Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
• First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.
• Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.

When you are Required

Specific days/times required:

• Monday, 7.15am to 8.15am term time
• Tuesday, 7.15am to 8.15am term time
• Wednesday, 7.15am to 8.15am term time
• Thursday, 7.15am to 8.15am term time
• Friday, 7.15am to 8.15am term time

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