Penderels Trust
Female Personal Assistant
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Female Personal Assistant
About The Employer
You will be working with a 55-year-old caring lady in a homely environment, alongside a team of experienced PAs (Personal Assistants). The job involves providing personal care, activities, and outings, tailored to her needs.
Disabilities: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and fibromyalgia.
Employer’s Disability and Health Considerations Cover Possibly Relevant To Role
- Mobility / Physical
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Vision
- Cognitive / Learning
- Mental Health
Additional notes: The individual keeps pets—two friendly dogs—at home.
About The Role
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include:
- Support/prompting with:
- Personal care (toileting, showering/bathing, bed/mobility, dressing).
- Cooking, meal preparation, and eating (measured support from start to finish).
- Medication administration (only for candidates 18 or older).
- Household chores/general homemaking.
- Assisting with appointments (e.g., hospitals, doctors).
- Food shopping support.
- Pets care (carer’s role may include looking after their two friendly dogs).
- Pleading/configuring outings, sport, and leisure activities to match the care’s interests.
- Social support and stimulation, ensuring engagement in daily activities.
- Building a trusting and strong one-to-one relationship.
- Administering paperwork and correspondence.
- Gardening assistance as needed.
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Note: Responsibilities may vary day-to-day based on the individual’s evolving needs. Reasonable adjustments require further discussion. The care expects compliance with workplace safety protocol, including immediate accident reporting and hazard wave correction.
All conduct must prioritise the safety, autonomy, and dignity of the position holder; no tolerance for negligence or broken policies allowed. Mandatory onboarding includes a vetted DBS disclosure (costs covered).
Transport Requirement
- Essential: Full valid driving licence to drive the employer’s vehicle.
- Insurance Supplier’s Mandate: Applicant must be at least 25 years old.
Required Skills
- Be honest, reliable, trustworthy, and punctual.
- Maintain strict confidentiality, including refraining from job-related social media use.
- Work independently and with others.
- Follow instructions precisely and adapt flexibly.
- Demonstrate patience, supportiveness, and a caring attitude.
- Respect privacy and autonomy in decision-making.
- A non-judgemental listener, providing emotional support and empathy where necessary.
- Caring experience is not compulsory, but applicants must share a genuine passion for assisting people with disabilities or disabilities.
- Ability to work flexibly, coping with variable demands (e.g., changing hours, priorities).
- Be self-motivated, proactive, and approachable with an outgoing attitude.
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Required Training
Successful candidates will attend any relevant training, including:
- Moving and Handling (provided by employer).
- Catheter Care (provided by employer).
(Miscellaneous note in original text not closely linked to the role removed.)
Specific Working Hours
- Fixed shifts:
- Tuesday: 5 PM to 9 PM
- Wednesday: 5 PM to 9 PM
- Friday: 5 PM to 9 PM
- Every fourth week: Saturday, 9 AM to 2 PM (additional 5 PM to 9:30 PM shift coverage possible on the same day, as required).
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