Personal Care Assistant

Job Reference LIN15073HBAH1 - Boston, Lincolnshire

About the Employer

I am a young woman looking for support in helping me get out into the community. I use a wheelchair and you would need to be able to drive my vehicle if you do not own a wheelchair accessible vehicle yourself. I need support in getting out of the house at least three days a week, sometimes weekends, but days and times can be discussed at interview.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Clothes Shopping

Other relevant information

• Someone in the household is a smoker.

• The individual keeps pets in the home.1 dog and 1 cat, and fish and hamster.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

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 (employer to check age requirement with car insurance provider).

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.

• 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 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.

• Have a lively personality.

Required Training

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

Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 8 per week

Salary: £11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LIN15073HBAH1