SOCIAL CARE - PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living; Melksham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization in Melksham is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a 40-year-old man with Aspergers. The role involves assisting with personal care, medication reminders, and encouraging social interaction. The position is part-time, requiring 2 hours per week with potential additional hours for holidays and sickness. Empathy and experience with mental health issues are essential.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday pro rata

DBS check funded by employer

Qualifications

• Must have a driving licence.
• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health issues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and medication reminders.
• Encourage and support social interactions and exercise.
• Accompany on shopping trips and excursions.

Skills

Patience

Sense of humour

Experience with mental health issues

Job description

Personal Assistant Job Description
Vacancy Ref: 349

Location MELKSHAM
Hours 2 HOURS PER WEEK – and cover for holidays / sickness to a maximum of 12 hours per week
Payrate £13.40 per hour
Holiday 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
Driving Licence Yes
DBS Check Yes will be funded by the employer

A bit about me:
I am a 40 year old man, who enjoys getting out and about but I do require encouragement to do so. My interests include Lego, swimming, films, cars and gaming online. I am on the spectrum (Aspergers) but I am high functioning.


About the role:
This role can include, but is not limited to, any of the following:
Prompting with personal care, medication reminders, keeping my personal space clean and tidy, bed changing, supporting me by encouraging and attending when I swim on a Friday. Social interaction and taking exercise. Going shopping with me and attending excursions.



The kind of person I am looking for:
I am looking for someone who is patient and has a good sense of humour. I would benefit from someone who is encouraging, and has experience of a range of mental health issues.



Application Form: https://www.wiltspa-reg.org.uk/vacancies-board/


Please note that this advertisement has been placed on behalf of an individual employer that we are supporting. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the individual employer and not by the
Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living.