Personal Assistant - Social Care

Inspired to Care; Wigston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate individual to support a client with special needs. This role involves assisting with daily tasks such as feeding, medication administration, and personal care, while fostering a positive environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive, reliable, and able to communicate effectively, ensuring the client feels supported and understood. If you are passionate about making a difference in someone's life and possess the necessary qualities, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a rewarding experience that allows you to contribute significantly to the well-being of a unique individual.

Qualifications

• Must be responsible and reliable, with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Experience in supporting individuals with special needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with feeding and administering medication.
• Support with personal care and community activities.
• Communicate effectively using non-verbal cues.

Skills

Responsibility

Reliability

Proactivity

Communication (Non-verbal)

Job description

The Role

Role Requirements / Duties

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Preferred Days/times

Three days per week of 8 hours per day, for thirteen weeks per year during college holidays.

Tasks/duties

1. Cutting up food and support with feeding.
2. Administering medication.
3. Support with continence needs.
4. Bathing.
5. Support in the community on a 1:1 basis.

Client Main Diagnosis

The client has a formal diagnosis of Beta Propeller Associated Neurodegeneration (BPAN) which damages the nervous system and affects development. NBIA is a rare, inherited, neurological movement disorder characterized by an abnormal accumulation of iron in the brain and progressive degeneration of the nervous system with a presentation similar to Parkinson's disease.

Epilepsy - History of seizures.

Left sided weakness.

Manual Handling

The client wears Piedro boots when mobilising and requires a wheelchair if they need to walk further than 20 metres. They always use a wheelchair when outdoors.

Pets

The client's rabbit lives in the property, and two cats.

Communication

Non-verbal and facial body language is used to anticipate the client's needs. They can point to things and use key words which is their preferred method of communication. They know some Makaton, however, do not use it themselves.

The client also communicates via the Picture exchange communication system at school, and using photos, pictures and objects of reference.

Client Enjoys

1. Mr Tumble
2. The Wiggles
3. Disney films
4. All music
5. Animals, especially dogs.
6. Going on holiday.
7. Food.

They dislike loud noises and are touch sensitive.

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, positive and proactive.

Genuine applicants only please.

Role subject to interview and references.