Male Support Worker

Law Office of J. David Outtrim, P.C.; East Devon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care provider is looking for a part-time Personal Care Assistant in Cringleford, Norfolk. The assistant will support a quiet gentleman with daily chores and accompany him on social outings. Applicants should have experience in mental health care and be comfortable around dogs. Comprehensive training will be provided.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Ongoing support from a dedicated team

Employee perks including discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in mental health.
• Reliable and committed to confidentiality.
• Genuine occupational requirement to recruit male support workers only.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support in the home.
• Assist with general housework and cooking.
• Accompany the client to social activities and appointments.

Skills

Understanding of mental health

Compassionate care

Comfortable around dogs

Job description

Location: Cringleford, Norfolk

Hours: 20 hours per week on Thursday/Friday

Pay: £12.50 per hour

About HomeCareDirect

HomeCareDirect is a leading national provider of personalised home care. We are dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centred care while ensuring our staff receive high-quality training, supervision, and career development opportunities.

Benefits Of Being a Personal Care Assistant

• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Ongoing Support from a dedicated Regional Care Lead & Nurse
• 24/7 on-call assistance
• Career development opportunities and personal development plan
• Employee perks, including:
  • Blue Light discount card
  • Long Service Awards
  • PA of the Quarter Awards
  • 24/7 confidential wellbeing support via Spectrum Life

The role of this Personal Care Assistant

Our personal care assistants join our clients' support team, providing reliable, essential care and support in their home. You will be employed by HomeCareDirect on behalf of the client and your focus will be to support them only. This role is part-time, 20 hours per week on Thursday and Friday.

About The Client And Duties

Our client is a quiet gentleman who likes to stay at home. His interests include Manchester United, gaming, reading and crime programmes. We are looking to recruit a personal care assistant who can motivate him to do his daily chores and who will assist him around his home with general housework and cooking. You will also accompany our client out in the community with social activities and to appointments.

There is no personal care involved in this role; however you will be required to assist with personal care when needed during/after a seizure.

The role and client can be challenging, so having a good understanding of mental health is important to provide proper support for his well-being. While driving is not required, you should be comfortable around dogs, as the family has an energetic and affectionate cockapoo.

Knowledge of autism would also be an advantage.

Training and Support

We Provide Comprehensive, Paid Training To CQC Standards Covering:

• Full induction
• Safeguarding Adults
• Health & Safety and First aid
• Food Hygiene
• Medication Care Needs
• PTSD / Mental Health Awareness
• Challenging Behaviour / PBS / Behaviour Management
• All training must be completed before the start date, with training hours paid at minimum wage

Requirements

• This post is exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1 - there is a genuine occupational requirement to recruit male support workers only
• Previous experience working in mental health
• You must be comfortable working around a dog
• Commitment to long-term, person-centred care
• You must be reliable, compassionate and committed to respecting confidentiality

Additional Benefits

Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying for this vacancy.