At a Glance
- Tasks: Support an adult female with autism in daily activities and promote independence.
- Company: Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in social care.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, meaningful work, and the chance to build rewarding relationships.
- Other info: Perfect for those looking to gain experience in social care and support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in someone's life while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed, just a caring attitude and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 12000 - 15000 £ per year.
Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved.
About The Employer
Can you enable an adult female with autism and moderate learning disability to go out from her home?
The client is an adult female in her early fifties with autism, moderate learning disability, OCD and partial deafness.
- Employer Disability And Health Conditions
- Mobility / Physical
- Hearing - partial deafness
- Cognitive / Learning - Autism, moderate learning disability, and OCD.
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 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.
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
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hours per week: 12
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
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Female Personal Care Assistant in Sutton Coldfield employer: Penderels Trust
Penderels Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of both its employees and the individuals they support. With a strong focus on fostering meaningful relationships and a supportive work culture, staff are encouraged to grow through training and flexible working hours that accommodate personal commitments. Located in Washington, England, the company offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying a rewarding and fulfilling career.
