Compassionate Mental Health PA for Community Access

Blue Sky Brokers; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health support organization in Chesterfield seeks a kind and patient Personal Assistant to support individuals with mental health issues, specifically psychosis. The role involves promoting independence through community engagement, initially on short local walks, progressing to visits to shops and cafes. Flexible support hours are required on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays at 9 am, starting at one hour per week with potential for greater hours as confidence builds.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health issues is preferred.
• Ability to create a safe and calming environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build rapport with the individual.

Responsibilities

• Support individual with mental health, providing emotional reassurance.
• Accompany individual on short local walks to build confidence.
• Assist with accessing community areas like local shops and cafes.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Understanding

Charismatic communication

Job description

A mental health support organization in Chesterfield seeks a kind and patient Personal Assistant to support individuals with mental health issues, specifically psychosis. The role involves promoting independence through community engagement, initially on short local walks, progressing to visits to shops and cafes. Flexible support hours are required on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays at 9 am, starting at one hour per week with potential for greater hours as confidence builds.