Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust; Castleford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Penderels Trust in Castleford is seeking a dedicated PA to support a young person with autism. The role involves personal care, meal prep, transport to activities, and fostering independence in a sensitive, safe environment. A driver with business insurance is preferred due to transport needs.

The position requires reliability, empathy, confidentiality, and the ability to work flexibly to match the daily needs of the individual. DBS disclosure will be arranged, and costs covered.

Qualifications

• Honesty, reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Respect privacy and maintain confidentiality, including online conduct.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Empathetic and patient with the individual you support.
• Willingness to be flexible; adapt to daily needs and hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support such as toileting, showering, dressing.
• Assist with cooking and meal preparation and consumption.
• Support to travel to school, work, college and social activities.
• Encourage participation in sports and leisure activities.
• Promote socialisation, friendships and independence.
• Build a trusting one-to-one working relationship.
• Report accidents and hazards immediately; ensure safety at all times.

Skills

Honesty & reliability

Punctuality

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Empathy

Active listening

Self-motivation

Flexible/adaptable

Job description

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About The Employer

Bright young man with autism looking for a PA to take him out and encourage his independence. Preferably someone with experience of autism. Must have own car and business insurance as this young man struggles with public transport. (Castleford WF10 area)

Employer Disability And Health Conditions

• Invisible

The Employer's Hobbies And Interests

• Animals
• Horse riding and fishing
• Gaming

Other relevant information

• The individual has allergies to eggs.

About The Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• 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.

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). Change

Skills Needed 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.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.

Hourly rate: £13.01 per hour

Hours: 5 hours term time only