Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local care service in the UK seeks a compassionate caregiver to support a child with mobility issues at home. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and encouraging socialization. Flexibility in hours is offered, and previous care experience is required. Training will be provided. This is a permanent position paying £12.75 per hour for 24 hours a week during school holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care including toileting and bathing.
• Assist with cooking and medication prompts.
• Encourage participation in leisure activities.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Punctuality

Empathy

Good listening skills

Flexibility

Job description

Our daughter lives at home with her parents She has mobility issues as she has spinal condition scoliosis so will need support getting around and to help do activities. She is wheelchair bound and is non verbal She enjoys all things Disney and has a pet dog. She does not like loud noises and crowded areas. You will report to us the Parents To support our daughter and just generally develop skills There may be some personal care involved Prompting with his personal hygiene if needed Assist and encourage socialisation, participating activities Develop a good and trusting one to one relationship Friendly and approachable with a good sense of humour Be patient with our daughter and focus on his needs is essential Flexibility is advantage as hours maybe variable Previous care experience is essential A DBS check will be required and arranged by Warwickshire City Council

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).

The individual keeps pets in the home - Dog

Disability / Health Conditions: what disability or health conditions does the employer have?
Mobility / Physical

About the Role
Duties 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
Promote and encourage friendships and independence
Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship

Driving Requirements: Car driver preferred but not essential

Skills Require : to 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 work as part of a team
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
To be empathetic
Previous caring experience is essential
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
Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved
Have a lively personality

Training: Training will be provided by the employer

Permanent post

Hourly Rate of Pay : £12.75

Hours per week : 24 hours during school holidays

Days and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview