Personal Care Assistant Sunderland, North East England, England
Job description
Job Reference: SUN13700JK1
About the Employer
I'm looking for a PA for my daughter. My daughter has a diagnosis of severe autism and associated severe learning disabilities. She is generally a happy girl who enjoys being out having fun and burning off energy. She can however be a bit difficult if something doesn't go her way i.e. having to wait around for long periods of time, she is non-verbal and can get frustrated in not being able to communicate her wants/needs which can present as challenging behaviour. Places : My daughter enjoys visiting trampoline parks (jump 360 specifically), inflataspace in Newcastle, the ball pool at the Alan shearer Centre and most of all swimming at haven point with her current PA. She also enjoys McDonald’s for lunch after these activities. My daughter requires 1:1 supervision at all times and relies on an adult to keep her safe. She has lots of energy and if in crisis will run so the successful applicant should feel able to 'keep up with her' in order to keep her safe. if on odd occasion's PA has plans and can't manage Sunday I would certainly consider Saturday's on rare occasions but not permanent Saturdays. My daughter is not toilet trained and wears a pad so applicants need to feel comfortable in changing her and also must be female due to this. In the first instance I'd like the PA to take my daughter to the places mentioned above where she feels comfortable while a bond is formed. Once a bond is formed and my daughter feels safe with her PA and the PA has experience of my daughter I'm more than happy for the PA to then start trying other places.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
The employer's hobbies and interests:
- Alan Shearer Centre- sensory centre
- Being outdoors and staying active
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 to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
- 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).
Transport Requirement
Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.
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 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.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 4 per week
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 07/06/2023
Reference ID: SUN13700JK1
