Personal Assistant (PA) required LS14

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work shadowing

Workplace pension

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Leeds is seeking a reliable Personal Assistant (PA) to support a young lady with Downs Syndrome at home in LS14 and during outings in the community. You will assist with personal care, meal preparation, transport, and social/leisure activities, helping her stay independent and safe.

A driving licence and access to a car are essential, with an easygoing, respectful manner valued.

Qualifications

• Driving licence and car with appropriate insurance required.
• Good command of English essential for communication needs.
• Mature and outgoing attitude with ability to support behavioural difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation.
• Personal care.
• Social and leisure activities.
• Support to remain independent.

Skills

driving licence

car and insurance

English language

mature attitude

behavioural support

Job description

Personal Assistant (PA) required LS14

Job title: Personal assistant (PA)

Reporting to: Pauline Burrill (Mother)

Location: Whinmoor Leeds 14

Job purpose:

• To provide home care and support and to take out and about into the community when appropriate.

About the employer:

• I am a 32 year old young lady who has a cheeky and outgoing personality but can be quite shy with strangers. I enjoy outdoor outings in the car. When at home I like colour activity games and enjoy watching colours, songs and outdoor places to go on YouTube.
• I am a young lady first with Downs Syndrome. I do have complex mental health and care needs which are supported through continuing health care. I use a wheelchair outdoors only due to my physical health. I can walk a very short distance outdoors but can become very breathless if walking too far. I do get tired very easily, more in the afternoon due to my physical health. I can become focused on my own thoughts and if anxious or upset about something can use inappropriate language, but these are usually short outbursts at the time.

Social duties, for example, support to:

• To provide support in the home environment.
• To take out and about in the community, i.e. park, shops, when appropriate.

Main duties:

• Social duties, for example, support to:

Social duties, for example, support to:

• To provide support in the home environment.
• To take out and about in the community, i.e. park, shops, when appropriate.

Personal Care:

• To assist with cleaning after toileting

Domestic duties:

• To assist with any drinks or healthy snacks when needed.

Type of person required for the role:

• A reliable, punctual, non-judgemental person with an ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect. Easy going with an outgoing sense of humour would be useful to enable a more successful and happy relationship. A mature lady with life experience would be more appropriate for this role.
• Specific requirements - Knowledge or some knowledge of Downs Syndrome/learning disabilities would be useful.
• Other: Due to the nature of this role involving some self care, female applicants only.
• If available to cover shifts due to illness.

What you can expect to receive:

• Work shadowing a present employee can be provided to enable you to become acquainted with my needs.
• Work place pension.

Hours of work:

• Friday and Tuesday mornings . 5 hours each day. Start time can be agreed on interview.

Rate of pay:

• Day rate is £14.16 per hour.

Skills, qualifications and experience – you can add skills or qualifications that are relevant for you:

Essential:

• driving licence
• car and appropriate insurance
• good command knowledge of English Language essential for communication needs
• mature and outgoing attitude
• ability to support people with behavioural difficulties.

Preferred:

• A good listener
• Flexible if required

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Moving & Handling
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Food Hygiene
• Hand hygiene

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car