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Female Personal Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 16 April 2024
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 14 May 2024
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Penderels Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: WAK15808JL3

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Summary

About the Employer

To assist and promote independence for a young girl with a learning disability and delayed communication.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

Learning disability and delayed communication for a young girl

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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).

Transport Requirement

Car driver preferred but not essential.

Required Skills

• 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 own initiative.

• To work as part of a team.

• To be able to follow instructions accurately.

• 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.

• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.

• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.

• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.

• Have a lively personality.

When you are Required

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

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