About the Employer

Our daughter is 16 years old and a twin, •We are hoping to employ a one or two personal assistants to work with our daughter in a 1:1 capacity

· Support my participation in social, leisure and community access.

· Interact and participate with my development of self-help skills around the home, supporting to them to reach their potential.

· Support with feeding as I have Dysphagia

· Personal care required as one of our daughters wears continence pads and will require support when toileting, showering etc

·Support to get ready for bed. etc.

·Support with any school work

·Support to encourage me to eat and in preparing meals/snacks/drinks etc

·To ensure theirs and your safety at all times.

To complete and maintain accurate timesheets/mileage sheets

·  You have a responsibility as an Employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately.  You must record all details in the accident book.

· You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident.

A good knowledge of supporting young individuals in a social care setting

Qualifications in social care especially around supporting a young adult with Dysphagia preferred but not essential as training can be accessed if required

Good communication and organisational skills.

·                 It is really important you are punctual. 

·                 Able to work on own initiative

·                 Honesty, reliability and trustworthiness.

·                 Good sense of humour

Desired:

 

·                 Good general education

·                 Flexible and innovative approach to working

·                 Experience of working in a care/support setting.

·                 Car owner/Driver-not essential at present

·                 DBS Disclosure required - cost covered by employer

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

• Support with feeding as I have Dysphagia

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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 with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• 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.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Have a lively personality.