Personal Care Assistant Sunderland, North East England, England
Job description
Job Ref: SUN15295JK1 - Sunderland
About the Employer
I am the father of a 44 year old man with a learning disability. He needs support to access activities in the local community, such as going shopping and he enjoys visiting a local cafe.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
- Cognitive / Learning
- Invisible
The employer's hobbies and interests:
- Shopping
- Going to a local cafe.
- The individual keeps pets in the home. There is one bird in a cage. .
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support with food shopping.
- 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.
To promote independence and confidence while out and about in the town.
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.
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 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.
- 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.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
- Monday, 4 hours. Time to be arranged.
- Tuesday, 4 hours. Time to be arranged.
- Wednesday, 4 hours. Time to be arranged.
- Thursday, 4 hours. Time to be arranged.
- Friday, 4 hours. Time to be arranged
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £11.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/09/2023
Reference ID: SUN15295JK1
