Female Personal Care Assistant, Chigwell

Job Reference: ESX17557DW1

(Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, PART 1 Applies)

About The Employer

Support is required to assist a child who is non‑verbal, taking them out for fun activities in the home and outside, e.g., walks, trampolining, dog walking, cinema and eating out.

Role Overview

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and/or prompt with personal care including toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, and dressing.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• Support transport to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Support and/or prompt to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation and participation in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one‑to‑one working relationship.

Tasks may vary day to day and may include other duties as reasonably required.

Safety & Reporting

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately, report defects and hazards, and ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Training & Disclosure

Due to the nature of the work, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs covered). Successful candidates must undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role. In epilepsy roles, the PA must already hold a relevant qualification.

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills

• 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.
• Be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Patient, supportive and caring.
• Good listening skills and ability to provide non‑judgemental emotional support.
• Empathetic.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Work flexibly, adapting to the employer’s needs.
• Flexible hours may be variable.
• Self‑motivated with willingness to get involved.
• Lively personality.

Hours

Hours per week: 6 hrs per week. Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.