Male * Self-employed Personal Assistant/support worker
Ref: NDS8643
Location: Bognor Regis
Details
This role is to support a Man
The candidate should be a man*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Self-employed
Hours per week:
5 hours per week
Hourly pay rate:
£17.75 per hour, plus mileage expenses
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I am looking for a male self-employed Personal Assistant/Support worker who is happy to spend time with me getting out and about and will help me develop my independence to one day live in my own home.
I am looking for a positive, friendly and curious minded person; another human being with whom I will be able to build a connection and with. I have an acquired brain injury (ABI) and you will need to be skilled in identifying times of stress and anxiety, helping me to regulate and manage my thoughts and impulses. Experience in de-escalation techniques will be useful.
I would like a PA who doesn’t mind meeting out and about (local cafes) and going out for short walks. Someone who is a good listener, has a good intellect (doesn’t mind talking about science) and has good intuition would be perfect for this role.
Training and/or experience in understanding mental health will be required, but you will be provided with ongoing support with other professionals working with me.
Duties include:
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Accessing social and leisure activities e.g. going to the local café, short walks
- Accompany and assist me with attending appointments/meetings
Candidate qualities:
- Reliable with good timekeeping
- Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
- Hygienic, tidy and well organised
- Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
- Respectful of my privacy and confidentiality
- Listener and non-judgmental
- Joyful and flexible mindset
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
Notes:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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