Support Worker/Companion Spa-Mdo

Kingston Centre For Independent Living; Wallington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingston Centre For Independent Living in Wallington seeks a caring and reliable Female Personal Assistant to support a 25-year-old woman with physical and mental health needs. The role involves practical help at home, emotional support, and encouraging independence while maintaining a safe living environment.

You will accompany the client to appointments, help with meals and healthy eating, assist with community access and engage in companionship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe and habitable home environment.
• Support access to local community, including shops and post office.
• Assist with meals and encourage healthy eating.
• Provide companionship, reassurance and emotional support to build confidence and independence.

Skills

Patience

Encouraging

Communication skills

Mental health awareness

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Job description

A caring and reliable Female PA is required to support a friendly 25-year-old lady living in Wallington who experiences both physical and mental health difficulties. This is a rewarding role for someone who is patient, encouraging and able to provide both practical and emotional support in a respectful and understanding way. The role involves helping SPA-MDO to maintain a clean, safe and habitable home environment, supporting her to access the local community including shops, the post office, support groups and attending appointments when required. Support will also include encouraging healthy eating habits and assisting with meals where needed, alongside providing companionship, reassurance and emotional support to help build confidence and independence. Flexibility and a positive attitude are important, along with good communication skills and an understanding of mental health needs. A driver is desirable but not essential depending on location and access to transport.

Right to work in the UK A driver is desirable but not essential depending on location and access to transport