Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust; Boston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care organization in the UK seeks a compassionate support worker to assist an individual with learning difficulties. Responsibilities include promoting social engagement, encouraging independence, and fostering a trusting relationship. Ideal candidates are reliable, empathetic, and flexible in their working hours. Car ownership is essential for the role. The position offers approximately 10 hours of work per week with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must have car and business insurance.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, but interest in supporting individuals with disabilities is required.
• Flexibility in working hours is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual in accessing sporting and leisure activities.
• Encourage socialisation and participation in activities.
• Develop a trusting one-to-one working relationship.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Punctuality

Empathy

Listening skills

Job description

Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved.

About the Employer

I am a 24 year young man with some learning difficulties. I am looking for social support , however, i am not happy when there are crowds so I tend to go out when it is quieter. I have some memory issues, I need reminding sometimes.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

• Cognitive / Learning
• Due to anxiety I can worry about needing the toilet

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Gaming
• Art and crafts
• Cooking

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Transport Requirement:

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills:

• 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.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.

When you are Required:

Hours per week: 10

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.