Male Self-employed Personal Assistant/support worker NDS8643

Independent Lives; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a male self-employed Personal Assistant/Support Worker in Bognor Regis to provide companionship and assistance to a man with an acquired brain injury. The ideal candidate should have good interpersonal skills, be reliable, and possess experience in de-escalation techniques. This part-time role offers an hourly pay rate of £17.75, including mileage expenses, with flexible duties including transportation and social engagement.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Non-smoker preferred or willing to refrain from smoking during working hours.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transportation and companionship.
• Help access social and leisure activities.
• Accompany and assist with appointments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Organizational skills

Experience in de-escalation techniques

Education

Training or experience in mental health

Job description

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

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