Personal Care Assistant Sunderland, North East England, England
Job description
Job reference SUN13608MB9 - Sunderland
About the Employer
I am the employer and mother to my young son who has complex health and behavioural issues. My son has a diagnosis of autism, ADHD & severe learning disabilities. My son has epilepsy and may require support or medical attention should he suffer a seizure. Medication may need to be administered during sessions by the PA's. The PA support is to encourage and support my son to access social opportunities with the supervision and support of 2 PA's, to maintain his safety and wellbeing at all times and allow me a break from my caring role. My son is very active and mobile however has the use of a wheelchair and reigns to ensure that he does not run off and place himself in danger. My son requires 2-1 support and the role available is to support and compliment my current PA to assist my son in engaging in social activities Due to changes in behaviours my son puts himself and others at risk when travelling in a motor vehicle and unfastening his seat belt. A safety plan is in place for managing this and will be shared with employees in advance
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
- Cognitive / Learning
- Invisible
Other conditions include: Autism, ADHD and severe learning disability and challenging behaviour- My son is unable to identify risks to himself and has no road safety awareness or stranger danger- Close supervision is required at all times
The employer's hobbies and interests:
- Being outdoors
- Trampolining
- Swimming
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 take medication.
- 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.
• Other Duties include: My son has seizures and may require support and action should this occur. He may also require administering medication during sessions.
You will be required to administer medication. (minimum age requirement).
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.
- Be patient, supportive and caring.
- Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
- Be empathetic.
- Previous caring experience is essential.
- 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.
- Have a lively personality.
- Other skills include: Someone with experience in managing challenging behaviour and administering medication.
Required Training
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.
Other training required includes: Medication provided for ADHD and training will be provided for epilepsy by specialist epilepsy nurse.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
- Monday,
- Tuesday,
- Wednesday,
- Thursday,
- Friday,
- Saturday,
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 8 per week
Salary: £11.30 per hour
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/07/2023
Reference ID: SUN13608MB9
