Z034 PA wanted for a cheerful man needing support with all aspects of his life 13½hrs pw HU3 area.

Choices and Rights Disability Coalition; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care organization in Hull is looking for a Personal Assistant to support a gentleman with daily care needs. Responsibilities include personal care such as dressing, washing, and meals, as well as assisting with household tasks. Ideal candidates should be cheerful, sensitive to individual requirements, and ready to collaborate with the gentleman's main carer. This role provides an opportunity to make a significant difference in someone's life. The position is subject to a DBS check and offers up to 13½ hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with an individual having specific communication needs.
• Experience in personal care, including dressing and feeding.
• Willingness to learn about the gentleman’s care needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care needs including washing and dressing.
• Provide help with household tasks like laundry and cleaning.
• Learn and adapt to the gentleman's unique communication style.

Skills

Sensitivity to individual needs

Cheerful disposition

Ability to learn communication styles

Reliability and consistency

Job description

About the Role

One Personal Assistant (PA) is required for a gentleman in the HU3 area of Hull. This gentleman is a wheelchair user and needs help with all aspects of his life, including personal care. The gentleman does not use speech, but can make his feelings known. He responds well to people who are of a cheerful disposition and involve him in a positive way in what is going on. He likes going out for walks, seeing cars and buses, lively music, and being entertained.

His mum is his main carer and will guide the PA in how to assist the gentleman. She will ensure the PA knows how to meet the gentleman’s care needs, including using the hoist that he requires to lift him.

The PA role falls into two parts: first, meeting all aspects of the gentleman’s personal care needs including dressing, washing, toileting and meals; second, assisting around the house with domestic tasks that the gentleman cannot do, including laundry and cleaning.

Key Qualities

• To be able to work with this gentleman as an individual and be sensitive to his feelings and likes and dislikes
• To be of a cheerful disposition
• To be able to interact with him and involve him in things that he finds interesting
• To be ready to learn how he communicates with others
• To be ready to learn what he finds engaging and entertaining
• To be able to provide a good quality of physical care for him and to learn about his particular care needs
• To be reliable and consistent
• To be able to work closely with his mother and under her direction

Employment Conditions

Successful applicants will be employed subject to a DBS check. The offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service; the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.

Reference: Z034
Location: HU3
Rate of pay: £12.78
Hours: up to 13½ hrs per week
Vacancies: 1

How to Apply

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Send a printed application or CV & covering letter to Choices and Rights Disability Coalition, Jude Lodge, Tiverton Road, Hull, HU7 4DQ, including the reference number(s).

Important Information

The vacancy is advertised directly by the disabled person/representative. They receive funding via a Direct Payment to directly employ their own Personal Assistant. All applications will be forwarded to the disabled person or their representative, who will choose which candidates to progress and will most often contact you directly. If you have not heard from the employer within 4 weeks, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

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