Job Title: Social Support for Lady with MH Needs in Downham Market
Hours: Flexible 15hrs weekly @ £11.68 p/h
Client: UKCIL
Location: Downham Market
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 14614eacb92f
Job Views: 55
Posted: 22.01.2025
Expiry Date: 08.03.2025
Job Description:
Job Purpose: To support a woman with mental health support needs to engage in meaningful activities.
Location: Downham Market, PE38.
Details: We are looking for an encouraging Support Worker/Personal Assistant to support our mother’s rehabilitation and enablement. Her immediate care and support needs are being met by care agency providers and family; however, support is needed during the afternoons with a specific focus on boosting engagement, wellbeing, and our mother’s overall enjoyment of life. Our mother is finding motivation a challenge and it has been identified that a more persuasive and encouraging approach is needed to improve her overall wellbeing.
Duties to include:
1. Support with identifying activities and providing support, preparation, and encouragement in those activities.
2. Providing companionship and supporting overall social interactions to boost emotional wellbeing.
3. Providing support and encouragement to engage in meaningful activities, such as going for a coffee, spending some time in the garden, going for a drive, or taking a trip to a garden centre.
4. Providing support and encouragement to complete routine, daily living activities if required.
5. Any other reasonable duties as required.
Person Specification:
Essential:
1. Driving license holder with own vehicle and appropriate business insurance cover.
2. Able to work harmoniously with the family and care coordinators to provide the right level of care.
3. Able to provide positive encouragement with gentle persuasion.
Desirable:
1. Previous experience working in a similar support/coaching role.
2. Basic understanding of mental health, especially the symptoms of depression and low mood, and the effect these can have on motivation/engagement.
Summary Terms and Conditions:
1. The rate of pay for this position is £11.68 per hour.
2. You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
3. Hours and times of work: 15 hours per week, Monday – Friday, working flexible to be discussed at interview stage. Additional 20 hours per annum to be used flexibly with prior notice.
The post is subject to the following:
1. A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
2. Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
3. Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months.
Services: Domestic Care, Social + Leisure activities, Support to remain independent.
Training: Essential PA Guide, Safeguarding Adults/Children.
Transportation: Full UK driving license, Own personal car.
Schedule, Pay & Hours:
Hours/Week: 15.0, Pay/hr: £11.68
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