Personal Assistant / Support Worker

Description

THIS IS A UK BASED POSITION, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE ,IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT:

You have UK work experience with at least 6 months experience working as a support worker or in a similar position. Your CV clearly shows your relevant experience and qualifications. Experience with Brain Injury Support is advantageous A full clean UK driver licence and access to a car that your able to use for work purposes. NSS PLUS LTD–NeuroSupport services are currently recruiting Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants with a background of Brain Injury and Mental health experience to support services users with an acquired Brain Injury. Our service aims to support rehabilitation and in enabling people to optimise independence and quality of life.

We are looking for psychology graduates,support Workers and Healthcare Assistants or suitable candidates who would be willing to support people both within their home environment and also willing to provide support in helping our clients access the community. We are looking for candidates that are confident with working independently and providing empirical feedback where necessary.

Job Title: Male Personal Assistant / Support Worker

Location: Bristol, BS4

Hourly Rate: GBP12.50–GBP14 per hour depending on experience.

Driver Essential? Yes

Start Date: ASAP

Days & Hours:

Monday: 11am to 3pm

Friday: 11am to 3pm

10 hours per week (2 hours per week to be completed remotely)

About you–Essential Experience:

The PA/RA will be expected to support with:

– Managing and supporting with budgets

– Completing organisational tasks with the client for his events/music business.

– Supporting with domestic activities of daily living, and ensuring the house is maintained.

– Supporting with a physical therapy programme.

– Providing community access.

– Liaising with the case manager and deputy regarding further financial support and

requests.

– Any other tasks to help maintain the client s safety at home.

About our client:

Our client is a 23–year old Male, but it is crucial that they are fun, outgoing, and have an interest in music; drum & bass would be a preference but not essential! They will need to be strong and organised in character, as organisational issues are a key ongoing issue with my client.

We would be looking for a male personal assistant/ rehab assistant who could work with the MDT to implement strategies to eventually allow the client to complete the tasks listed above independently.

Successful Candidates will:

Have access to full online yearly Training Will be subject to Full Enhanced DBS Competitive Hourly Rate Gain Experience working with an MDT Liability Insurance Food/Drink shift Allowance Partial Mileage and Travel time covered Flexible working to meet your own requirements Successful candidate attributes:

Abilities, Skills & Behaviours

A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others with the ability to promote well–being through positive attitude and work practices The ability to work on your own initiative and be a well–integrated team member. Willingness to participate in continuing professional development Flexible and positive approach to work patterns/schedules and business needs Excellent punctuality, reliability and a strong desire to accomplish goals and objectives Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to clients with the ability to build professional relationships Ability to remain calm and collective in a difficult and pressurised situation Good verbal and written communication skills Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills Have basic computer skills (Word, Outlook & Excel) Have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role or similar, in the past three years. Must have a Full UK Driving License and access to your own car Have Experience in the field of Psychology is advantageous Willing to become self–employed We offer flexible work patterns – full time, part time, ad–hoc and a variety of shifts with our clients to suit any life style!

Ad ID: 5417158876