Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust; Wainfleet St Mary; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care organization in Wainfleet St Mary seeks a candidate to support a young man with daily activities, including transportation and social engagement. The ideal candidate should be honest, reliable, and enjoy gaming. A flexible schedule is essential as hours may vary. No prior experience is necessary, but a genuine interest in helping those with disabilities is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving license as the role requires driving.
• Flexibility in hours as they may vary.
• Previous caring experience is not essential but interest in supporting individuals with disabilities is important.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual in reaching school/work/social activities.
• Encourage participation in sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist in socialization and building friendships.
• Ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Punctuality

Confidentiality

Empathy

Good listening skills

Supportive attitude

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: LIN17102HBAH1 to your email if submitting via email)

About the Employer

A fun job working with a young man who loves gaming, and talking.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

• Mobility / Physical

Other relevant information:

• The individual keeps pets in the home.2 dogs.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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).

Transport Requirement

• Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle (employer to check age requirement with car insurance provider).

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.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.
• Must enjoy gaming, fortnight, Minecraft, etc.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

• Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
• Sucction training.

When you are Required

• Hours per week: 4

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