Job title: Personal Assistant (PA)
Reporting to: The Employer
Location: Pendeford, Wolverhampton WV8
Job purpose:
To assist with a variety of tasks which will help the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.
About the employer:
Our client is a 17-year-old male living in the Pendeford area of Wolverhampton who has severe learning difficulties and is non-verbal. He is looking to recruit 2 Personal Assistants to provide support with accessing the local community and suitable activities during the weekends.
Main duties:
1. Social duties:
Keep in touch and socialise with family and friends; access the local community and suitable activities.
2. Personal care:
Support with all aspects of personal care when required.
3. Domestic duties:
Support with cooking and serving nutritious meals and snacks.
These duties may vary from day to day.
Type of person that you/they are looking for:
Values: Honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy-going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel, and understanding of equality & diversity.
Specific requirements: Previous experience of working with young adults with severe learning difficulties; de-escalation trained; must be a driver.
Hours of work: 8 hours – To be worked over the weekend.
Rate of pay: £12.30 per hour
Skills, qualifications, and experience:
Essential:
1. Driving licence
2. Car and appropriate insurance
3. Previous experience is a must
4. Confidentiality
5. Good at building relationships
Preferred:
1. Good communicator
2. A good listener
3. Ability to support people with complex care & support needs
Successful applicants will require: DBS checks & Employment References.
This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly. #J-18808-Ljbffr