Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A support organization in Houghton-le-Spring seeks a Personal Assistant to provide care and assist the individual with daily activities, including transportation. The ideal candidate should have experience in childcare/special needs, be reliable, and have access to a car. Flexible hours available during term time and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• PA must drive and have access to a car.
• This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care and facilitate transportation.
• Promote independence and socialization.
• Ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Patience

Initiative

Childcare experience

Communication

Education

Relevant qualification for epilepsy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• 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.
• Take client to after school club on a Tuesday and to a leisure activity on a Sunday.
• PA must drive and have access to a car; transport by car required with business insurance.
• A nappy change might be required while out.
• The individual’s needs may vary from day to day and tasks may reflect this. You may be required to perform other duties as reasonably required. You have a responsibility to report accidents to the employer immediately and to report defects or hazards. You must ensure the safety of the individual at all times. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs covered).

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibition of the 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.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Epilepsy: PA must already hold a relevant qualification.

Details

Hours and schedule: Term time 6 hours per week; Holidays 8 hours per week. Specific days/times are Tuesday after school (3 hours) and Sunday (3 hours); hours in school holidays total 8 hours per week. Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.