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Personal Assistant

Job Reference: 14801WAR1457449WM17


Expiry Date: 29th October 2024

Location: WARWICK, West Midlands
Hourly Rate of pay: £12 PER HOUR
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per week: AVERAGE 2.5 PER WEEK

When you are Required


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

About the Employer

Our 9 year old son has Ducheene Muscular Dystrophy mostly effecting his lower body , he needs support in getting around and with personal care as needed. He is a bright, happy, very independent little boy with a great sense of humour. Support needed for pa to spend time with him in the home and getting out into the community



Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical

He uses a hoist to get from toilet to bed etc



The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Xbox and tablet• fast cars !• getting out and about to see new places


Other relevant information
• The individual keeps pets in the home.French bulldog 2 year old.

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.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• 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.

Spending time in the garden >


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.

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.
• 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 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.

Does this position interest you?

This advert may close before the stated date if sufficient applications are received.

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