Personal Assistant for a person with physical & mental health needs.

Personal Assistant for a person with physical & mental health needs.

Personal Assistant for a person with physical & mental health needs. Part time - set 30 hours/week - £15.60/hr. Additional hours may occasionally be required to cover holiday.

We are a small team that provide high-quality support for an individual with physical and mental learning disabilities, enabling her to live safely, comfortably, and with dignity in her own home.

Support focuses on

• Personal care




• Health and medical needs




• Daily living activities, including personal care, cooking, social activities, providing engaging activities at home.




• Ensure the home environment is clean, safe, and comfortable.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments, and health protocols.




• Assist with personal hygiene, and dressing.




• Support with medication




• Promote independence and choice wherever possible.




• Encourage individual to engage in preferred activities and community outings




• Record health information, behaviour patterns and report concerns promptly to the Team Leader.




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  Behavioral & Emotional Support
  
  
  
  • Provide reassurance and calming strategies when the person experiences anxiety or distress.

  
  

  • Recognise behavioural cues and respond appropriately using positive behaviour support techniques.

  
  

  • Encourage engagement in preferred activities.

  
  

  
  




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  Communication & Engagement
  
  
  
  • Use knowledge of clients verbal communication and behavioural cues to meet her needs.

  
  

  • Support social inclusion and community access, while managing risks and triggers.

  
  

  • Promote dignity, respect, and choice at all times.

  
  

  
  




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  Safeguarding & Legal Compliance
  
  
  
  • Work in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Equality Act 2010.

  
  

  • Safeguard the individual from harm, abuse, or neglect.

  
  

  • Maintain confidentiality

  
  

  
  




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  Record Keeping
  
  
  
  • Maintain accurate daily notes, medication records, and incident reports.

  
  

  • Ensure risk assessments and care plans are followed and updated as directed.

  
  

  
  




• Meal Preparation




• Personal Care




• Domestic Care




• Social + Leisure activities




• Support to remain independent

The right candidate will have experience in care with mental health.

Must hold a UK drivers license

Must be female, as dealing with a female client.

Services

• Meal Preparation




• Personal Care




• Domestic Care




• Social + Leisure activities




• Support to remain independent

Training

• Moving & Handling




• Understanding challenging behaviour




• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication




• Continence Care




• Epilepsy Awareness

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