Personal Care Assistant Sunderland, North East England, England
Job description
Job Reference SUN13630JK9 - Sunderland, North East
About the Employer
I am the mother of a young man with Autism who's energetic and love being outside. He has a limited awareness of dangers and needs close observation at all times. He is none verbal but can use gestures and his i-pad to communicate. He dislikes loud noises and screaming children.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
- Cognitive / Learning
Other conditions include: Autism
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 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
Car driver preferred but not essential.
Required Skills
- Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
- To be able to work on own initiative.
- Be patient, supportive and caring.
- Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
- Have a lively personality.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
- Saturday,
- Sunday,
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 6 per week
Salary: £11.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Flexitime
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 21/06/2023
Reference ID: SUN13630JK9
