Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.35 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2024 |
| Location: | Washington, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Penderels Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SUN15599MB2 |
Summary
About the Employer
I am both the employer and service user. I suffer with Arthritis in my leg and arm and due to this, struggle with mobility and some tasks requiring grip. I use a stick to walk however as my property is on an upper level and have stairs to and from the front, I am unable to get out and about without the support of someone. I have experienced falls in the past which makes me anxious/nervous in attempting this on my own and at times can struggle with general tasks. I have no family to assist me and minimal contact with anyone, leaving me extremely isolated and rarely leaving my home. I am seeking to employ a PA for 4 hours per week, to offer companionship and enable me to get out into the community to socialise, promote my independence and well being and provide friendship.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical
• Invisible
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Shopping
• Going to cafe's/restaurants
• Meeting new people and extending my support network
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• 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.
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.
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 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.
Someone with a sense of humour and good communication skills
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
• Monday,
• Tuesday,
• Wednesday,
• Thursday,
• Friday,
• Saturday,
• Sunday,
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
I am both the employer and service user. I suffer with Arthritis in my leg and arm and due to this, struggle with mobility and some tasks requiring grip. I use a stick to walk however as my property is on an upper level and have stairs to and from the front, I am unable to get out and about without the support of someone. I have experienced falls in the past which makes me anxious/nervous in attempting this on my own and at times can struggle with general tasks. I have no family to assist me and minimal contact with anyone, leaving me extremely isolated and rarely leaving my home. I am seeking to employ a PA for 4 hours per week, to offer companionship and enable me to get out into the community to socialise, promote my independence and well being and provide friendship.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical
• Invisible
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Shopping
• Going to cafe's/restaurants
• Meeting new people and extending my support network
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• 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.
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.
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 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.
Someone with a sense of humour and good communication skills
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
• Monday,
• Tuesday,
• Wednesday,
• Thursday,
• Friday,
• Saturday,
• Sunday,
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.