PA support needed for young lady with additional needs in Salford EG-SC-001

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PA support needed for young lady with additional needs in Salford EG-SC-001

Job Description

The role is to provide personal care support, primarily with dressing, undressing and bathing.

Once the individual becomes familiar and comfortable with their PA, they should be able to respond to simple prompts to take off and put on their clothes, requiring only minimal assistance and guidance. However, the PA should always be available to offer support when needed.

Contract Type

Part Time

Permanent

Roles and Responsibilities

The successful PA will be responsible for:

Supporting with dressing and undressing.

Providing gentle prompting and guidance to encourage independence.

Offering assistance with clothing when required.

Supporting with bathing three times a week, as they are unable to bathe independently.

During menstruation, supporting with changing sanitary products when required.

Providing personal care in a respectful, patient and dignified manner.

Building a trusting and positive relationship.

Advert Details

Employer Gender: Female

Hourly Rate: £12.71

Hours Per Week: 14 hours per week

How will the hours be used:

Monday to Friday: approximately 7:00am to help the individual get dressed for the day, and approximately 7:00pm to help them get changed for the evening/night. Saturday and Sunday mornings: any time before 11:00am. Saturday and Sunday evenings: approximately 7:00pm. Bathing: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

What pets do I have and how many?

There is one dog in the household. The dog can be quite giddy and excitable, so the successful applicant will need to be comfortable around dogs and ideally be someone who loves them.

About Me

This is a rewarding opportunity for a kind and caring person to provide regular, practical support while helping a young adult maintain their dignity and independence with personal care.

If you are patient, friendly and have experience supporting autistic young people or adults with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.