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Personal Care Assistant

Penderels Trust

Personal Care Assistant

£27040

Penderels Trust , Christchurch, Christchurch

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: fe67100b954c439dbfc8fce1e2944d00

Full Job Description

  • 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.

  • Assist with household chores and general homemaking.

  • Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.

  • Support with food shopping.

  • Support the individual to look after/care for pets.

  • 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 gardening.


    • Walker / physio session

    You will be required to administer medication. (Minimum age requirement)

    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.

    Car driver preferred but not essential.,
  • 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.

  • Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.

  • 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.

    Looking for a PA on behalf of my son, we would ideally like the PA to do activities in the morning like painting and gaming and preparing his meals, shopping and some household chores as well as all aspects of a 24 hour care including feeding, showering, dressing. Additional hours may be available to cover holidays and sick leave and will be discussed at interview.