Location
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear | United Kingdom
Job description
About the Employer
I am the employer with support of my mother and also the service user who has been allocated 10 hours support per week via a direct payment. I reside independently in my own property and have a diagnosis of Autism, and suffers with anxiety and depression at times. I am extremely isolated and lacks motivation due to spending so much time alone within my own home.
I am seeking a PA to provide companionship, friendship, support and assistance with social activities, general support and prompt around my home. The role of the PA will be to provide companionship and promote my independence, mental health and general wellbeing.
The PA I am looking for will assist me in managing appointments and my diary, engaging me in new experiences and supporting to social events and activities Encouraging, prompting, and reminding me to take medication, help and assist me within the home to prepare meals and with basic DIY, I have some allergies and intolerances to certain foods, so someone with cooking skills to help me prepare freshly cooked meals is a requirement.
I am open to trying new things and have an interest in Arts/Crafts, Video games, being outdoors, going to the beach, Country Parks and Café’s I enjoy attending planned courses/activities but will require my PA to accompany me, as I feel this is something I am unable to feel confident in doing alone.
• Support to get to and from social activities.
• Identifying new activities and experiences
• Assisting and prompting me with basic DIY, Preparation and cooking of meals
• Support and/or prompting me to access 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.
• To support me in developing a social network and social skills and help me build
confidence.
• To be proactive in identifying suitable activities and venues and be willing to get
involved in her choices
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Cognitive / Learning
• Mental Health
• Invisible
Autism, anxiety and depression at times.
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Video Games
• Being outdoors/beach and country parks
• going to Cafe's
Other relevant information
• The individual keeps pets in the home. cats.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• 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.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
General DIY
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
Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.
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.
• 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 employers 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.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
• Monday,
• Tuesday,
• Wednesday,
• Thursday,
• Friday,
• Saturday,
• Sunday,
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
Job tags
Salary
£12.45 per hour
