Personal Assistant
Posted 14 hours 21 minutes ago by Penderels Trust
11 year old boy with additional needs, who loves having adventures, is looking for a part time personal assistant to have fun with and access local facilities
About The Employer11 year old boy with additional needs, who loves having adventures, is looking for a part time personal assistant to have fun with and access local facilities
Employer Disability and Health Conditions- Cognitive / Learning
- Mental Health
- Invisible
- 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 the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
- Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
- 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.
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 Required SkillsCar driver preferred but not essential.
- 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 experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
- Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
- Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
- Have a lively personality.
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.