Company: Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solutions Ltd
A parent is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support their teenage son who has additional needs, including visual impairment, mobility difficulties, and communication differences. The family is looking for someone who can provide social support and enable access to community-based activities whilst promoting independence, safety, and wellbeing.
About the employer
The young person is friendly, affectionate, and enjoys:
- -Music and sensory activities
- -Swimming
- -Trampolining
- -Outdoor activities and walks
- -Theme parks and accessible leisure activities
- -He benefits from routine, reassurance, and clear communication and may require time to build trust with new people.
Main duties
Main dutiesThe successful Personal Assistant will:
- -Ensure the individual's safety at all times due to mobility and visual impairment needs
- -Support access to community activities and social opportunities
- -Accompany the young person to leisure activities, particularly swimming sessions
- -Promote independence and reduce social isolation
- -Provide supervision and support whilst out in the community
- -Assist with some personal care tasks
- -Support communication and understanding through consistent approaches
Type of person that you/they are looking for
Type of person that you/they are looking for:The employer is looking for someone who is:
- -Kind, caring, and compassionate
- -Calm and patient
- -Understanding and empathetic
- -Confident supporting a young person with additional needs
- -Willing to learn new communication methods
- -Respectful of family routines and privacy
Skills, qualifications, and experience
Skills, qualifications, and experienceDesirable:
- -Experience supporting individuals with visual impairments.
- -Knowledge or experience of Makaton or alternative communication methods.
- -Understanding of sensory needs
- -Experience supporting children with mobility difficulties
Essential:
- -Experience supporting disabled children or young people with additional needs
- -PA must be aware of symptoms of a blocked shunt
- -Full UK driving licence
- -Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one
- -Ability to provide safe, compassionate and person-centred support
- -Reliable, trustworthy, and flexible approach
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Personal Care Assistant (MM) in Ellesmere Port employer: Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solutions Ltd
Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solutions Ltd is an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding role as a Personal Care Assistant in Frodsham, Cheshire. The company fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture, prioritising the wellbeing and independence of its clients while offering opportunities for personal growth and meaningful engagement in community activities. Employees can expect to build lasting relationships and contribute positively to the lives of others, all within a friendly and sociable environment.
Contact Details:
Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
