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Personal Assistant

Job Reference: 16029


Expiry Date: 26th July 2024

Location: Cheltenham Gloucestershire, South West
Hourly Rate of pay: £11.75
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 28hrs term time & 19hrs holidays
Applicants must be 25 years of age or over.

When you are Required


Specific days/times required:
• Monday, 14.00 - 20.30
• Tuesday, 14.00 - 20.30
• Wednesday, 14.00 - 20.30
• Thursday, 06.30 - 10.00 & 14.00 - 16.00
• Friday, 0700 - 10.00
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
This position will require:
• Shift work

About the Employer



Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning

Autism & Learning Disabilities






Other relevant information
• The individual keeps pets in the home.2 small dogs.

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.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• 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.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

Only candidates aged 18 or over 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.

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


Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle, for insurance purpose you must be

25.

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.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs 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.

Required Training
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.


First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.Positive behaviour support plan in place that will need following

Does this position interest you?

This advert may close before the stated date if sufficient applications are received.

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