About the Employer

I am both the employer and service user whereby I have PA’s top provide my care and support via the direct payment scheme from Sunderland Social Care. I live in Houghton Le Spring and have a small team of PAs. I am currently seeking an additional PA to join my small, friendly and cohesive team. My home allows ample space for the required support. I have a range of complex health care needs and requirements associated with my disabilities. I have secondary progressive multiple Sclerosis and scoliosis which has a significant impact on my mobility. I am a wheelchair user; however, can somewhat weight bear during transfers. I have a catheter which will require my PA to assist with removal and insertion twice daily and assist me with all personal care requirements (showering, dressing etc.:) It is desirable to have someone who has the training requirements in place for Catheter Care however training can be provided to a suitable candidate. The PA I am seeking will join my small team and will be required to provide all care and support requirements within my home, General household duties, meal and drink preparation and general day-to-day care. I require a personal assistant who can assist me with the following: • Manual handling, transfers from wheelchair, bed and in and out of the shower • All aspects of personal care (selfcare) and hygiene • Some domestic duties around the home to ensure risk of infection is reduced • Preparation of meals and drinks • Occasional escorting to appointments and social activities • Catheter Crae • Providing companionship I have a care package delivered by a small team of personal assistants in my home. I wish to recruit an individual to compliment my current team. • You will need to be flexible and be willing to take up the opportunity of additional hours to help cover holidays and absences. • Ia am seeking someone who can take instruction and guidance in managing my care requirements effectively • Someone who is honest, reliable and has good communication skills • Someone with a good sense of humour and good work ethic

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical• Spinal Chord • Invisible

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Other relevant information

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 with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

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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).

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 not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• 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.

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Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
Catheter Care. PA must already hold relevant qualification.