Job Reference: ESX16503DW1 Contract Type: Permanent To apply, follow the link provided and fill out an application form or forward your CV to parecruitmentpenderelstrust.org.uk (Please include the job reference number: ESX16503DW1 to your email if submitting via email) About the Employer Female PA needed to support a young lady with Cerebral Palsy and complex health needs at home and to access her social activities in the community. Employer Disability and Health Conditions: Mobility / Physical Vision Cognitive / Learning Cerebral Palsy, visual impairment and epilepsy Other relevant information: The individual keeps pets in the home: A Dog. 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 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 to get to and from school/work/college/social activities. Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities. Promote and encourage friendships and independence. Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship. Support with managing paperwork & correspondence. Only candidates over the legal age 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: Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle, for insurance purpose you must be 25. 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 work as part of a team. 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. Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable. Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved. 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. First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer. Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer. Peg Feed. Training will be provided by the employer. When you are Required: Hours per week: 9 hours plus, holiday cover Wednesday, 9am till 4pm Sunday, 6pm till 8pm This position will require: Shift work Salary £12.00 per hour on weekdays / £17.00 per hour on weekends 9 hours per week plus holiday cover