Personal Assistant/TN/PER7083

We are looking for a reliable and compassionate Male Personal Assistant (genuine occupational requirement) to support a 40 year old gentleman living with paranoid schizophrenia for 4 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Morning support to establish a positive routine.
• Collecting and dropping off the employer.
• Supporting access to gym, exercise and community activities.
• Providing encouragement, reassurance and emotional support.
• Promoting independence, dignity and choice.
• Delivering 4 hours per week as 2 x 2 hour morning sessions.
• Community based support including collection and drop off.
• Promoting wellbeing and encouraging engagement in activities such as fitness, sports, boxing, gardening, shopping and music/TV.
• Planned support activities: gym sessions, boxing or exercise; outdoor activities and gardening; shopping and errands; general wellbeing and routine building.

Key Values Expected

• Respect
• Patience
• Reliability
• Compassion
• Confidentiality
• Person centred care
• Compliance with the Data Protection Act

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Male applicant (genuine occupational requirement)
• Experience with severe mental health conditions (professional or lived experience)
• Calm, patient and understanding approach
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car
• Respect for confidentiality and boundaries
• Enhanced DBS and references required
• Adult Enhanced DBS check

Employment & Payment

• Employment through the Local Authority Direct Payments scheme.
• Paid 4 hours per week.
• Flexible approach required depending on needs.

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