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Female Personal Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 16 July 2024
Salary: £13.35 to £13.35 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 13 August 2024
Location: Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Penderels Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SUN16336JK1

Summary

About the Employer

I am mum to a young autistic child who is non verbal. I am looking to recruit a kind and caring PA to give me a break from my caring role.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

• Invisible

Autistic and a learning disability.

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Swimming

• Soft Play for special needs children.

• Watching films and playing on a tablet.

Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.1 dog.

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.

Personal care duties are required as the child wears a nappy.

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 be able to follow instructions accurately.

• Be patient, supportive and caring.

• Be empathetic.

• Previous caring experience is essential.

• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.

• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.

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

When you are Required

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