Female Personal Assistant - Longford Gloucester

When you are required

Specific working days have not been stated.

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

Working pattern

Sleep-ins
Shift work

About the employer

We are a loving family who are seeking a PA for our 25 year old daughter. She has Cerebral Visual Impairment and a learning disability. We would like someone to take her to fun activities such as trampolining/swimming and engage with her in a fun and dynamic way. She is a lively young lady that loves chatting and learning about life. She needs input with personal care and assistance with most things in small or large ways depending on what you are doing. We as parents are leaving her in your care with another PA whilst we go away, so you will have to assist with 24 hour care including sleeping nights. The max duration will be 2 weeks in a year. We would like you for a maximum of 7 hours per week but his can be less if needed or it can be flexible over a 2 week rota - this can be happily discussed with you.

Disability and health conditions

Mobility / Physical
Vision
Cognitive / Learning

Hobbies and interests

having fun, laughing

Other relevant information

The individual keeps pets in the home. 2 cats and a small friendly 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 and getting dressed.
Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
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.

emotional support as she can become upset with things she doesnt understand and likes to talk about the worries

Applicants must be aged 18 or over for this role.

Shifts may start before or finish after 10pm.

The individual's 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 and to report defects 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, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Costs will be covered.

Transport requirement

Car driver preferred but not essential.

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.
Be able to work on own initiative.
Work as part of a team.
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 employer’s 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.
Have a lively personality.

Required training

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

First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.

as required by the employer