Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | Warwick, Warwickshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Penderels Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 16766WARRB5 |
Summary
Our daughter lives at home with her parents She has mobility issues as she has spinal condition scoliosis so will need support getting around and to help do activities. She is wheelchair bound and is non verbal She enjoys all things Disney and has a pet dog. She does not like loud noises and crowded areas. You will report to us the Parents To support our daughter and just generally develop skills There may be some personal care involved Prompting with his personal hygiene if needed Assist and encourage socialisation, participating activities Develop a good and trusting one to one relationship Friendly and approachable with a good sense of humour Be patient with our daughter and focus on his needs is essential Flexibility is advantage as hours maybe variable Previous care experience is essential A DBS check will be required and arranged by Warwickshire City Council
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).
The individual keeps pets in the home - Dog
Disability / Health Conditions: what disability or health conditions does the employer have?
Mobility / Physical
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
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
Driving Requirements: Car driver preferred but not essential
Skills Require : to 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
To be empathetic
Previous caring experience 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
Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved
Have a lively personality
Training: Training will be provided by the employer
Permanent post
Hourly Rate of Pay : £12.75
Hours per week : 24 hours during school holidays
Days and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview
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).
The individual keeps pets in the home - Dog
Disability / Health Conditions: what disability or health conditions does the employer have?
Mobility / Physical
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
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
Driving Requirements: Car driver preferred but not essential
Skills Require : to 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
To be empathetic
Previous caring experience 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
Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved
Have a lively personality
Training: Training will be provided by the employer
Permanent post
Hourly Rate of Pay : £12.75
Hours per week : 24 hours during school holidays
Days and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview
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