Compassionate Mental Health Support & Personal Assistant

Independent Lives; Easebourne; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Lives in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate and patient support worker to assist with daily living tasks while upholding privacy and boundaries. You will listen, communicate clearly, and encourage independence, while respecting health and safety standards and the rights of the employer.

A DBS check may be required. You should be comfortable with pets and able to read and speak English to a good standard.

Qualifications

• Kind and compassionate approach required.
• Ability to understand mental health or willingness to learn.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Respect for privacy and boundaries in all interactions.
• Flexible, patient, and consistent in duties.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions and work on own initiative.
• Maintain reliable timekeeping and attendance.
• Be hygienic, tidy and well organised.
• Be fit and healthy to undertake duties.
• Build rapport with the client through interpersonal skills.
• Be honest, cheerful, and supportive.
• Speak and read English to a reasonable standard.
• Be comfortable with pets.
• Adhere to health & safety standards.

Skills

Kind

Patient

Reliable

Caring

Non-judgemental

Mental health understanding

Willingness to learn

Active listening

Clear communication

Privacy respect

Boundary respect

Flexible

Consistent

Honest

Cheerful

English proficiency

Pet-friendly

Health & safety conscious

Job description

Independent Lives in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate and patient support worker to assist with daily living tasks while upholding privacy and boundaries. You will listen, communicate clearly, and encourage independence, while respecting health and safety standards and the rights of the employer.

A DBS check may be required. You should be comfortable with pets and able to read and speak English to a good standard.