About the Employer

I am the employer and Grandfather to my 33 year old Granddaughter who has a Direct payment allocated for personal care and social activities My granddaughter is a 33 year old woman with a diagnosed Learning Disability and Cerebral Palsy. She lives with her grandmother and me in the Doxford Park area of Sunderland. II am seeking a Personal Assistant to support my granddaughter with personal care requirements and social activities allowing her to have quality time away from the family home, providing her with opportunities and encouragement to access new interests and hobbies My granddaughter enjoys engaging in meaningful activities within the community. She would like to be able to do this again with the support of a new PA, enabling her to go shopping to the Metro Centre and Newcastle, going to the pub, swimming and using a Hydro-Pool. She is also keen to work on a voluntary basis. One to one support • To support the my granddaughter to take trips to her local leisure centre, attend social groups such as Leechmere Disco • To support and assist her in going to the shops • To befriend and become a companion if we her grandparents are required to attend appointments/visits. • Accompany her to health appointments, dentist, opticians, hairdressers • To provide personal care Due to my granddaughter’s physical disability and associated mobility issues, she is unable to maintain her personal hygiene without the full support of another. The PA would be required to support with showering/drying and dressing 3 times per week in her ground floor adapted wet room.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Shopping• Swimming• Going to the pub

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Other relevant information

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 to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• 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.

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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.
• 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.
• 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.