Personal Assistant PER16291

Pembrokeshire Direct Payments; Fishguard; Presencial; GBP 20 000 - 26 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Pembrokeshire Direct Payments is seeking a caring Personal Assistant to support a client in Pembrokeshire with their care needs. The role, funded through the Direct Payments scheme, enables the client to manage their own support and stay independent.

The successful candidate will be friendly, flexible and capable of helping the client make decisions, maintain daily routines, and participate in social activities in the community.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care, including washing and toileting, to the employer.
• Encourage independence and support decision-making in daily care.
• Assist with social activities and community engagement.
• Support shopping and participation in activities of interest.
• Develop independent living skills and companionship at home.
• Ensure the employer's safety during working hours.
• Report safeguarding concerns and contact GP or Social Worker when needed.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks requested by the employer.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Direct Payments Recipient (The Direct Payments Recipient is the employer and they hold all the employer’s responsibilities associated with this role. Pembrokeshire County Council supports them to fulfil their employer obligations).

Job Description:

A Direct Payments client in Pembrokeshire is looking to employ a Personal Assistant to support them with their care needs. This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme, which aims to enable the client to manage their support and meet their care needs independently. The successful applicant should be friendly and supportive and be able to work flexibly to meet the care needs of the client. They should be able to support the client to make their own decisions around their care needs and encourage them to maintain their independence.

• Providing for the Personal Care needs of the employer, such as washing and toileting
• Supporting the employer with encouragement in gaining independence
• Enabling the employer to interact socially in their community
• Providing support to the employer whilst shopping and attending activities of interest
• Supporting the employer to develop independent living skills
• To provide companionship in the employer’s home, including engaging in conversation with the employer and providing them with social interaction
• Encouraging the employer to attend appointments
• Ensuring the employer’s safety at all times during your working hours
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks that are requested by the employer during your working hours
• Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback any concerns to the relevant authority
• Be responsible for contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority should the employer need medical assistance

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