Personal Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A social care organization in Colchester is looking for an empathetic individual to support a young male in outdoor activities and socialisation. This part-time role requires honesty, reliability, and a genuine interest in helping those with disabilities. Hours are 4 per week on Saturdays from 11am to 3pm. Experience is not essential but a caring attitude is vital. This position also requires a satisfactory DBS disclosure, which will be covered.

Qualifications

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
• To be able to work on own initiative and follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and provide emotional support.
• Previous caring experience is not essential but should have genuine interest.

Responsibilities

• Support with food shopping.
• Assist and encourage socialisation.
• Promote friendships and independence.
• Develop a good working relationship.
• Report all accidents and ensure safety.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Punctuality

Confidentiality

Ability to work on own initiative

Following instructions

Patience

Caring attitude

Good listening skills

Empathy

Genuine interest in supporting people

Self-motivation

Lively personality

Job description

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

To apply, follow the link provided and fill out an application form or forward your CV to [e-mail] (Please include the job reference number: ESX17253DW1 to your email if submitting via email).

About the Employer

We are looking for support for a young male who is very happy contented person, requiring support to attend activity centres, go shopping, taking to eateries, cinema trips and parks. This is a role suitable for a person who loves being outdoors.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning
• ASD

The employer's hobbies and interests

• Swings in the park
• Walking
• Mobile phone

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support with food shopping.
• 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).

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.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• 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 self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.

When you are Required

Hours per week: 4

• Saturday, 11am until 3pm