personal assistant Salford, North West England, England
Job description
Job Reference: SAL15155AL1
About the Employer
I am 22 year old male, I have severe learning difficulties. I enjoy shopping, exercise and gaming. I would like someone to accompany me on days out - there is an option of working occasional nights.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
- Cognitive / Learning
- Mental Health
The employer's hobbies and interests:
- Gaming
- Exercise
- Walking / Biking
Other relevant information
- Someone in the household is a smoker.
- The individual has allergies. Hayfever.
- The individual keeps pets in the home.3 Dogs.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
- 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.
- Support with managing paperwork & correspondence .
- Support with gardening.
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 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.
- Be empathetic.
- 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.
- Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved
When you are Required
Hours per week: 10 hours term time / 20 hours school holiday - 66 nights per year respite
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10-20 per week
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/08/2023
Reference ID: SAL15155AL1
