Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local support organization in Tees Valley is seeking an individual to provide support for trips and social activities. The role involves assisting individuals, promoting friendships and independence, and developing trusting relationships. Candidates must be reliable drivers and adaptable to flexible working hours. This position requires a DBS disclosure, and the organization covers associated costs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist and encourage socialization.
• Ability to report accidents and ensure safety at all times.
• Flexibility in hours is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to access activities and promote independence.
• Develop trusting relationships with the individuals.
• Perform other related duties as reasonably required.

Skills

Car driver and car owner - must have business insurance

Honest, reliable, trustworthy

Ability to work on own initiative

Patient, supportive, and caring

Empathetic

Flexibility to adapt to employer's needs

Job description

Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.

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.

The individuals 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). Lateral Flow Test Requirement: Due to the nature of the work you're applying for, you may be required to take a Lateral Flow Test (LFT) and upload the results online every day before you start work.

Requirements include:

• Car driver and car owner - must have business insurance.
• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Be empathetic.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.

When you are required, dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

A young child living in the family household requires support for trips into the community