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Penderels Trust; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Penderels Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to accompany a teenage daughter with Down syndrome on social outings and provide friendly company. You will support personal care as needed, assist with activities like shopping, parks, and leisure, and help develop independence and social interaction while maintaining dignity and safety.

The role emphasizes patience, reliability, and a respectful, friendly approach to building trust in a one-to-one relationship;

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 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.

Job description

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About the Employer

I am dad to a teenage girl with down syndrome and a learning disability. She is mainly non-verbal but does have some limited communication and she can use Makaton. I am looking for a kind, caring PA to accompany her on social outings and to provide some female company and friendship. My daughter does not require any daily personal care but she would need some support when visiting the toilet during her menstrual cycle. My daughter is friendly and very easy going with no challenging behaviours and she enjoys music, dancing, eating out, going to the park and shopping.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning: Down syndrome and a learning disability.

The employer's hobbies and interests

• Shopping and eating out.
• Music and dancing. Ten pin bowling.
• Visiting parks and being outdoors.

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 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).