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Job description

To support Mainstay in delivering their vison for any individual with a profound and multiple learning disability to lead a happy, healthy, fulfilled life of independence within their local community. All whilst being given choice and support, enabling them to live their best life possible. As a PA you will ensure everyone is provided with choices and support to lead a happy, healthy independent life to the best of their abilities within their community.

Responsibilities

• Help with personal care, such as washing and dressing (although not all PA roles involve personal care)
• Support clients to manage their money and take responsibility for ensuring all finance related policies and procedures are adhered to
• Support with the administration of medication
• Support clients to access community, social and leisure activities
• Help with household tasks, such as cleaning and laundry
• Helping/supporting preparing shopping list and preparing meals
• Support clients with their communication to help them overcome social exclusion
• Helping individuals to get to work, college or day care
• Assist clients to maintain relationships with family and friends
• Support clients to meet new people and develop new friendships
• To get about in the community, by providing transport, driving their car or using public transport
• To maintain hobbies and interests, like going to the cinema, gigs, swimming or going on holiday
• To support clients communicate their wants and needs
• To support clients become healthier after a physical illness, for example, through a better diet or more exercise

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent IT and report writing skills
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation
• Knowledge of social care and NISCC standards

Desirable Skills

• NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent qualifications (or willingness to work towards), or suitable experience
• NVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent qualifications
• Experience of working in a supported living/residential/care organisation
• Experience of working with people who have a learning disability and/or autism
• Experience of administration of medication
• Full and Valid UK Driving License (or access to suitable transport to allow you to for fill the duties of the role)
• Experience working with or offering support a vulnerable client group
• Experience of providing personal care for vulnerable adults