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Direct Payment Employer; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 2,400 - 3,200; Part time

Job summary

Direct Payments Support Service is seeking a reliable Male Personal Assistant to support a 40-year-old gentleman living with paranoid schizophrenia. The role is 4 hours per week, delivered as two 2-hour morning sessions, including community access, gym and activities, with emotional support and encouragement.

Join a structured, respectful care plan that promotes wellbeing, independence, and engagement while maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding through enhanced DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Male applicant (genuine occupational requirement).
• Enhanced DBS and references required.
• Experience with severe mental health conditions (professional or lived experience).
• Calm, patient and understanding approach.

Responsibilities

• Morning support to establish a positive routine.
• Collecting and dropping off the employer.
• Supporting access to gym, exercise and community activities.
• Providing encouragement, reassurance and emotional support.
• Promoting independence, dignity and choice.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Mental health experience

Driving licence

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and compassionate Male Personal Assistant (genuine occupational requirement) to support a 40 year old gentleman living with paranoid schizophrenia for 4 hours per week.

This role involves supporting access to the community, promoting wellbeing and encouraging engagement in activities such as fitness, sports, boxing, gardening, shopping and music/TV.

1. Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Morning support to establish a positive routine.
• Collecting and dropping off the employer
• Supporting access to gym, exercise and community activities
• Providing encouragement, reassurance and emotional support
• Promoting independence, dignity and choice.
• Male applicant (genuine occupational requirement)
• Experience with severe mental health conditions (professional or lived experience)
• Calm, patient and understanding approach
• Full Uk driving licence and access to a car.
• Respect for confidentiality and boundaries.
• Enhanced DBS and references required.

2. Person-Centred Care Plan Summary

Support Package:

4 hours per week delivered as 2 x 2 hour morning sessions

Community based support including collection and drop off.

About the Employer

An adult male living with paranoid schizophrenia who benefits from structured, consistent and supportive engagement to maintain wellbeing and independence.

Strengths & Interests:

Enjoys gardening, boxing, martial arts, gym/fitness, sports.

Interested in music & TV

Motivated by activity-based engagement.

Support Needs:

Encouragement to begin and maintain daily routines.

Support to safely access the community.

Emotional reassurance when experiencing anxiety or distress.

Structured, calm support to prevent isolation.

Planned Support Activities:

Gym sessions, boxing or exercise

Outdoor activities and gardening

Shopping and errands

General wellbeing and routine building.

Outcomes:

Improved mental wellbeing and routine.

Increased social inclusion and activity levels.

Reduced isolation.

Maintained independence and confidence.

The individual has a diagnoses of paranoid schizophrenia which may occasionally impact perception, anxiety levels and trust.

Risks may include withdrawal, distress or reluctance to engage.

Working in employer’s homes and supporting them to access facilities and community activities.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

A Disclosure Barring Service Check (DBS) / criminal record check will require to be undertaken for this post. This will be completed on acceptance of job offer.

“This position was posted by the Direct Payments Support service on behalf of the Direct Payment Recipient. The Direct Payment Recipient is the employer. They hold all the employer’s responsibilities associated with this role. Carmarthenshire County Council supports them to fulfil their employer obligations.”

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service