Personal Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A local support organization in Boston seeks a compassionate individual to assist a 69-year-old man in engaging with his community. Responsibilities include supporting daily activities, food shopping, and fostering socialisation. The candidate should be honest, empathetic, and flexible with their hours. No specialized experience is required, making this an opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in another's life.

Qualifications

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and provide non-judgemental support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, but interest in supporting people is required.
• Flexibility would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support to attend appointments as necessary.
• Support with food shopping.
• Encourage socialisation and participation in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Report all accidents and hazards to the employer.
• Ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Skills

Honest

Reliable

Trustworthy

Punctual

Patient

Supportive

Caring

Good listening skills

Empathetic

Flexibility

Job description

About the Employer

I am a 69 year old man who lives in Boston. I am quite anxious and would really like someone to support me to get out of my flat to access the local community, support with shopping and undertake an activity such as going for a walk.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mental Health

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

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.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver preferred but not essential.

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.
• 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.

When you are Required

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