Penderels Trust
Personal Care Assistant
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About the Employer
I am both the employer and mother to my son who has been allocated direct payment for PA support. My son has Autism (ASD), PICA and is nonverbal. I am seeking a PA to provide my son with 1-1 support to access social activities within the community and provide me with a break from my caring role. My son is nonverbal however; he can communicate effectively in relation to his needs and wants and will lead by hand when he wants to go somewhere. He is an energetic child and enjoys being active. He loves the outdoors, play parks, trampoline parks, going to the beach, soft play areas and accessing sensory activities or venues. My son has access to a push chair when out and about to assist when he is tired or to help him feel safe and calm in busier environments. He requires a PA to assist with personal care to assist him in going to the toilet as he wears nappies to manage any accidents. Due to his vulnerability, he can place himself at risk, as he has little understanding of situations or things that could cause him harm. He will place objects or any accessible materials or liquids in his mouth, so close supervision is essential.
Summary of Duties
The successful personal assistant will support my son in accessing new activities and experiences in the local community. You will support him in developing his social skills and help him build confidence. There is a requirement to support him with personal care at times if on an outing, as he does wear nappies. The role is to befriend and offer companionship with a view to extending his support network. It is desirable that the personal assistant will be expected to use their own car otherwise public transport can be used. His needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
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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 individual's needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
Employer Disability And Health Conditions
- Cognitive / Learning
- Invisible
- Cognitive / Learning
- Invisible
The Employer's Hobbies And Interests
- Play parks
- Going to the beach
- Soft play/trampoline parks
Required Skills
- Car driver preferred but not essential
- 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 your own initiative.
- 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.
- Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employer's needs on a daily basis.
- Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
- Have a lively personality.
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When You Are Required
- Hours per week: 4 hours per week term time & 6 hours per week (holidays only 13 weeks per year)
- Specific days/times required:
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
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).
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