Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust , Spalding, Lincolnshire

Personal Care Assistant

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Penderels Trust , Spalding, Lincolnshire

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 3 days ago, 10 Jan | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 954f177d12ef435fbb1c4770a42e2e53

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 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.
  • To accompany to access the community. To support with communication needs, including use of PECS. 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.

  • 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.

    Respite PA required for social inclusion to support a child living in own home with her family. To be used flexibly to suit family and PA. Social inclusion to access the community, local attractions and events such as, swimming, bowling, beach, soft play, zoo, playground.

    Hours per week: 4 hours (5 hours fortnightly during term time and to bank hours to use flexibly in the school holidays)
  • Saturday, Flexible, Saturday or Sunday
  • Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview. « Return to the search results