Personal Care Assistant Draycott, West Midlands, England
Job description
Job Reference: DER14712AM1
About the Employer
Employer is a non-binary and in employment working shifts. They had a late in life diagnosis of autism & ADHD after experiencing autistic burnout, which has affected their scheduling & planning abilities, and subsequently, their independence. They like collecting things related to their interests, trying different tea blends & cocktails, reading (fiction, historical fiction, sci-fi, etc), and alternative clothing & decor. PA should have experience with masking, executive dysfunction, "time-blindness", sequencing issues and anxiety-based circular thinking. Employer has PDA autism profile; it would be benefical if the support worker is familiar with PDA, however relevant information can be provided if successful at interview. The employer is looking for; *Help developing skills, structure, routine & independence, specifically around household maintenence. *Support in improving their confidence, both generally & in social settings. *Encouragement, promotion & support to engage in physical & social activities.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
- Mobility / Physical
- Mental Health
- Invisible
Other conditions include: Autism with PDA profile, significant depression & anxiety, and chronic fatigue & pain from genetic condition that can affect mobility.
Other relevant information
- The individual has allergies. Sensitive to perfumes/aftershaves..
- The individual keeps pets in the home.2 cats, are friendly.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
- Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
- Support with food shopping.
- Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
- 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.
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).
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Have a lively personality.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10 per week
Salary: From £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 21/03/2023
Reference ID: DER14712AM1
