To support a gentleman to access the community and increase independence – Loughborough
Ref TS434589
Hours: 12 hours per week, days/times flexible.
PA tasks: Support and motivation with accessing the community, accessing groups and activities, attending appointments and building his confidence with making and maintaining friendships. Prompts may be required with personal care tasks. Support with shopping also required. Encouragement required for client to engage with support services such as health professionals and mental health helplines. Client appreciates support with proof reading correspondence. He is said to be good at conversation and would appreciate a good rapport with the PA.
PA will be required to use their own vehicle to drive client to places of interest, therefore own vehicle with full clean driving licence and business insurance required.
Mileage will be paid directly by the client.
Client interests/hobbies: Client will watch television, listen to music, and to be encouraged to go for short walks.
Encouragement does not always work, and client will want to remain in his flat when he feels things are just too much.
Clients’ relevant diagnosis: Recurrent depression. Agoraphobia.
Psychosis and chronic obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Insomnia
Anxiety
High blood pressure
PA required to work on a 1:1 basis. To assist to maximise independence and to access community social and recreational activities.
Previous care experience desired but not essential. This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs. You may be a good fit if you are looking to get back into work after caring for a relative or friend.
Genuine applicants only please. DBS check applicable to this role.
Role subject to interview and references.
Genders which may apply for this job – Any
Hours per week – 12 hours per week
Hourly rate – £17 per hour for self-employed PA’s
Area – Charnwood
Driving licence required – Yes
Employer has pets – No
Employer is smoker – No
Required care experience – lived experience, mental health
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