Male Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.25 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 June 2024 |
| Location: | Colchester, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Penderels Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ESX16192CW1 |
Summary
About the Employer
Martyn had a road accident age 15 in which he suffered a severe brain injury and around 6 years ago was diagnosed with early onset dementia. He now requires some more support around day to day tasks and personal care but also someone to provide company and help his socialise. He spends a lot of time alone but likes to be around others, loves a joke and has a great sense of humour. His speech has been affected so will need someone patient and understanding who also shares his sense of humour and will be in his corner.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Mental Health
Early onset dementia
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Fishing
• Football
• TV
Other relevant information
No allergies.
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 with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support with food shopping.
• 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.
Check mail and check fridge for out of date food.
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.
• To be able to work on 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 essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Have a lively personality.
A sense of humour is really important - Martyn likes a joke!
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
Wednesday 4.5 hours
Friday 4.5 hours
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
Martyn had a road accident age 15 in which he suffered a severe brain injury and around 6 years ago was diagnosed with early onset dementia. He now requires some more support around day to day tasks and personal care but also someone to provide company and help his socialise. He spends a lot of time alone but likes to be around others, loves a joke and has a great sense of humour. His speech has been affected so will need someone patient and understanding who also shares his sense of humour and will be in his corner.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Mental Health
Early onset dementia
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Fishing
• Football
• TV
Other relevant information
No allergies.
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 with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support with food shopping.
• 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.
Check mail and check fridge for out of date food.
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.
• To be able to work on 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 essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Have a lively personality.
A sense of humour is really important - Martyn likes a joke!
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
Wednesday 4.5 hours
Friday 4.5 hours
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.