Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 15 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.44 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2024 |
| Location: | Sunderland, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Penderels Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SUN15052MB8 |
Summary
About the Employer
I am the employer and father of my teenage son My son’s Disability and Health Conditions are: . Mild Learning Disability . Autism Spectrum Disorder . Neurofibromatosis Type 1 . Prone to Anxiety We are looking a PA to our 17 year old son, to continue in his development of independence, working as a proactive team, to ensure our son reaches his full potential.
He resides at home with his sisters, my wife and myself. Our son has full mobility and may require prompting to ensure his safety when out in social situations. He is a lovely, warm and funny teenager who enjoys walking, attending football match’s, reading, music and films.
Our son and us are seeking a PA to befriend, and support him when he requires it, to allow him social time with others outside of the family home, offer him new experiences and promote his independence, whilst also giving us a break from our caring role.
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Football matches
• Walking / being outdoors
• Cinema, music events, Reading
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities:
• 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.
• To support our son in developing his life and social skills and help build his
confidence.
• To be proactive in identifying suitable activities and venues and be willing to get
involved in his choices
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 and car owner – must have business insurance.
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.
• 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.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social
media in relation to the job role. genuine interest in supporting people with a
disability to achieve their goals.
When you are Required:
Hours per week: 8 hours per week term time only (39 weeks per year) The sessions can be delivered flexibly- days, times and sessions to be arranged week by week between employer and employee.
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
I am the employer and father of my teenage son My son’s Disability and Health Conditions are: . Mild Learning Disability . Autism Spectrum Disorder . Neurofibromatosis Type 1 . Prone to Anxiety We are looking a PA to our 17 year old son, to continue in his development of independence, working as a proactive team, to ensure our son reaches his full potential.
He resides at home with his sisters, my wife and myself. Our son has full mobility and may require prompting to ensure his safety when out in social situations. He is a lovely, warm and funny teenager who enjoys walking, attending football match’s, reading, music and films.
Our son and us are seeking a PA to befriend, and support him when he requires it, to allow him social time with others outside of the family home, offer him new experiences and promote his independence, whilst also giving us a break from our caring role.
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Football matches
• Walking / being outdoors
• Cinema, music events, Reading
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities:
• 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.
• To support our son in developing his life and social skills and help build his
confidence.
• To be proactive in identifying suitable activities and venues and be willing to get
involved in his choices
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 and car owner – must have business insurance.
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.
• 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.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social
media in relation to the job role. genuine interest in supporting people with a
disability to achieve their goals.
When you are Required:
Hours per week: 8 hours per week term time only (39 weeks per year) The sessions can be delivered flexibly- days, times and sessions to be arranged week by week between employer and employee.
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.