Personal Assistant

Penderels Trust; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support organization in South Kesteven is seeking compassionate individuals to assist with personal care, meal preparation, and general support for individuals with disabilities. Candidates should be reliable, trustworthy, and empathetic, with flexibility in working hours. No prior experience is essential, but a genuine interest in caregiving is required. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Good listening skills and non-judgmental emotional support.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care such as toileting and bathing.
• Assist with household chores and meal preparation.
• Develop a trusting one-to-one working relationship.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Punctuality

Empathy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care such as 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.
• Develop a good and trusting one-to-one working relationship.
• Support with gardening.
• Car driver and car owner - must have business insurance.
• Other duties as reasonably required.

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

Requirements

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, but a genuine interest in supporting people with disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with willingness to get involved.

Required dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.