Personal Assistant - PER63045/MCG

Pembrokeshire Direct Payments; Haverfordwest; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pembrokeshire Direct Payments is seeking a compassionate personal assistant to care for a young lady with Rett’s Syndrome in Pembrokeshire. Training will be provided; Rett’s knowledge is advantageous but not required.

This role is funded through the Direct Payments scheme to empower the client to manage their support. You will be friendly, supportive and flexible to meet daily care needs, including personal care, safeguarding, and coordinating with healthcare professionals as required.

Formación

• Knowledge of Rett’s Syndrome is advantageous, but training will be provided.
• This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme to enable independent care.
• Role requires friendly, supportive attitude and flexible working to meet care needs.

Responsabilidades

• Support with showering and changing.
• Support with personal care tasks.
• Ensure the employer’s safety during working hours.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks requested by the employer.
• Be mindful of safeguarding and report concerns to the relevant authority.
• Contact GP, Social Worker or Local Authority for medical assistance when needed.

Descripción del empleo

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).

Introduction:

A family in Pembrokeshire are seeking a personal assistant to provide care to a young lady with a diagnosis of Rett’s Syndrome. Knowledge of Rett’s Syndrome and the effect this has on the individual is advantageous, however training will be provided. 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.

The main duties to be included within this role are:

• Support with showering and changing
• Support with any personal care tasks required
• 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