Personal Care Assistant

People Plus Group LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A private support service in London seeks an experienced support worker to assist an adult male with agoraphobia and PTSD. The ideal candidate will be reliable, compassionate, and possess a professional work ethic. Responsibilities include supporting daily tasks and local outings. The position offers flexible hours and pays £13.85 per hour. Proof of entitlement to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in support roles or mental health awareness is desirable.
• Must have enhanced DBS and checkable references.
• Comfortable around cats is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the client with daily tasks and local outings.
• Follow precise instructions to provide assistance.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Skills

Experience working with adults

Compassion

Professional work ethic

Calm presence

Mental health awareness

Job description

Overview

An experienced support worker who is reliable, punctual, and flexible is required to support a adult male based in Southwark SE15 area. The ideal candidate would live locally within about a 5 mile radius.

The ideal candidate should have previous experience working with adults in their own homes and possess a calm, kind and caring disposition.

The candidate should be trustworthy, very compassionate and respectful. They will need to have a professional work ethic with the highest regard to confidentiality and discretion. They will need to be able to follow precise instructions.

The candidate will need to follow the instructions and support with daily tasks, local outings and appointments. Client has agoraphobia, PTSD and social anxiety. So a calming presence is needed. A good level of English is required.

Experience / Qualifications

Experience in support roles or mental health awareness is desirable as well as a recent enhanced DBS and checkable references. Must also be comfortable around cats.

Details

Hours: 4 Hrs per week; flexible.

Rate: £13.85 gross per hour (paid on a 4 weekly basis). This may increase with experience.

Proof of entitlement to work in the UK will be required at interview.

Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by PeoplePlus