Personal Assistant for a person with physical & mental health needs.

Part time - set 30 hours/week - £15.60/hr. Additional hours may occasionally be required to cover holiday.

We are a small team that provide high-quality support for an individual with physical and mental learning disabilities, enabling her to live safely, comfortably, and with dignity in her own home.

Support focuses on:

• Personal care
• Health and medical needs
• Daily living activities, including personal care, cooking, social activities, providing engaging activities at home.
• Ensure the home environment is clean, safe, and comfortable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments, and health protocols.
• Assist with personal hygiene, and dressing.
• Support with medication
• Promote independence and choice wherever possible.
• Encourage individual to engage in preferred activities and community outings
• Record health information, behaviour patterns and report concerns promptly to the Team Leader.

1.Behavioral & Emotional Support

• Provide reassurance and calming strategies when the person experiences anxiety or distress.
• Recognise behavioural cues and respond appropriately using positive behaviour support techniques.
• Encourage engagement in preferred activities.

2. Communication & Engagement

• Use knowledge of clients verbal communication and behavioural cues to meet her needs.
• Support social inclusion and community access, while managing risks and triggers.
• Promote dignity, respect, and choice at all times.

3. Safeguarding & Legal Compliance

• Work in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Equality Act 2010.
• Safeguard the individual from harm, abuse, or neglect.
• Maintain confidentiality

4. Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate daily notes, medication records, and incident reports.
• Ensure risk assessments and care plans are followed and updated as directed.

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

The right candidate will have experience in care with mental health.

Must hold a UK drivers license

Must be female, as dealing with a female client.

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Moving & Handling
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Continence Care
• Epilepsy Awareness

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