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Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust

Personal Care Assistant

£26000

Penderels Trust , Oakwood, City of Derby

  • Part time
  • U
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 7c7c4159d30d4254a237d3e62a64b44d

Full Job Description

  • 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 with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.

  • Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.

  • Assist with household chores and general homemaking.

  • Support the individual to look after/care for pets.

  • Promote and encourage friendships and independence.

  • Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.


    • Only candidates over the legal should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.

    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., Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer's vehicle, for insurance purpose you must check thee age req. with employer.

  • 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 work as part of a team.

  • 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.

  • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.

  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.

  • Have a lively personality.

    Young boy, with global development delay which affects his mobility ( wheelchair user) non verbal, learning disabilities. Looking for a PA, initially for day time to take out into the community and then for over night stays once he has built the trust.