PA Support Required Within To Support with Daily Living, Community Engagement - CAK-DCC-001

Blue Sky Brokers; Virginia; Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 24.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nottingham Community Housing Association is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide 14–16 hours per week of in-home support, helping with daily living tasks, meals, cleaning, grooming and personal care within the client’s home and community activities.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, privacy and building trusting relationships; driving is a bonus but not essential. Previous PA experience is desirable; a DBS check is required. Flexibility and a supportive approach are essential.

Qualifikationen

• No formal training required.
• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant desirable.
• Medication administration experience would be beneficial.
• Driving would be advantageous but not essential.
• Lived experience with similar daily living support is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Assist with general in-home tasks: cleaning, laundry, cooking and meal preparation.
• Support with personal grooming and medication reminders.
• Help maintain a safe, comfortable living environment and assist with moving/arranging items as needed.
• Support attendance at appointments, social activities and community engagement.
• Respect client privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Promote independence and wellbeing within the community.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Reliability

Jobbeschreibung

PA Support Required Within To Support with Daily Living, Community Engagement - CAK-DCC-001

Person Centred Care - Personal Assistant Support Required Within The Home, Support with Day-to-Day Living and Community Engagement - 14-16 hours per week - Chesterfield - CAK-DCC-001.

Job Description

Person Centred Care - Personal Assistant Support Required, 14-16 hours per week.

Roles and Responsibilities

The role will mainly involve working in the individual’s home, providing general support with cleaning, laundry, cooking/preparing meals, personal grooming, support with medication and helping to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment. You may also be required to assist with moving and rearranging items within the home as needed to support day-to-day living and accessibility. You also may be required to assist with attending appointments, social activities, and community engagement.

Respecting privacy and maintaining confidentiality at all times is essential within this role. Being observant is also a crucial part of the role: The individual requiring support can sometimes forget to eat/drink, being able to notice this and then problem solve is a crucial aspect of the role.

We are looking for someone with good communication and interpersonal skills who can build positive working relationships and provide compassionate support. The ideal candidate will be able to work flexibly, adapt to changing needs, and use their initiative when required. You will be working as part of a well-established team of P.As.

The successful candidate will be reliable, punctual, and trustworthy, with a professional and respectful approach.

The individual needing support is autistic and has additional conditions that can affect daily living. They present as highly capable and independent; they can sometimes struggle with day-to-day tasks and emotional regulation.

The fundamental part of this role is to promote the independence and wellbeing of the individual and family within the community.

A DBS check will be required for the role; the employer will support with this process.

Holidays 28 days pro-rata Including Bank Holidays

About Me

The individual needing support presents as highly capable and independent but can struggle with day-to-day tasks and emotional regulation.

The individual is dedicated to advocacy work for the neurodiverse community and works for a variety of organisations including the NHS and Social Care. They place enormous value on helping other people feel understood, included, and supported.

The home environment is busy and there are children with additional needs within the home. The individual can experience hoarding tendencies, so structured support and compassionate guidance are important in helping maintain a comfortable and manageable living space while respecting their independence and personal interests. They benefit from gentle encouragement and occasional prompting to help manage tasks before they become overwhelming. There are no pets within the home, however on occasion there may be a family member that visits the property with an assistance dog.

What pets do I have and how many?

There are no pets within the home, however on occasion there may be a family member that visits the property with an assistance dog.

The role is for 14-16 hours per week. This can be discussed further during the interview.

Required Training- No formal training required.- Previous experience as a Personal Assistant would be desirable.- Medication administration would be beneficial.- Driving would be beneficial but is not essential.- Previous lived experience as would be greatly desirable.

Nottingham Community Housing Association