Gentleman near Hunstanton seeking male PA for 4 hours per @ £16.50 per hour - King's Lynn - PE31
Job Reference (bca9fbbe)
Job Purpose:
I am a gentleman with mental health issues, living near Hunstanton, who is seeking a male PA to provide support inside the home.
Due to my mental health issues, I spend all of my time inside the home and I can often struggle to get out of bed. I would like someone who can provide support for me to maintain my personal hygiene, by encouraging me to shower and get dressed into clean clothes. Whilst I shower, I will require someone who can watch over me and provide assistance if necessary.
When my wife is out of them house, I would like someone who is able to check in on me and encourage me to eat, by preparing me a light meal.
I would ideally like someone who has training in mental health or a background of working with people who suffer from such issues.
It can take me a while to feel comfortable talking to new people, as such this role will be offered on a phased start, whereby the appropriate time is taken for me to get to get to know the PA.
Male PA required due to personal care element.
Location: Near Hunstanton
Details:
- To provide support inside the home to a gentleman living with mental health issues.
- Encourage me to shower and change into clean clothes.
- To check in on me when my wife is out of the house.
- Prepare me light meals.
Person specification:
Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. My assessment of these, both on application and at interview, will be the main factor in determining if you are successful. Please refer to these when submitting your application.
Essential:
- Friendly, caring, patient.
- Punctual, reliable, and trustworthy.
- Mental health training.
- Experience of working with people who have mental health issues.
Desirable:
- Willing to take up training as required
Summary terms and conditions:
- The rate of pay for this position is £16.50 per hour
- You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role
- Access to free Care Skills training for employed workers
- Hours and days of work: 4 hours per week. 1 hour X 4 days per week, the days and times of which will be variable and agreed in advance
The post is subject to the following:
- A satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer
- Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer
- Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months
- Should this job role include any of the following duties: food handling, chemical handling (general household cleaning products) or manual handling or the handling of medication, you will be required to undertake annual training.
Services
Meal Preparation
Support to remain independent
Training
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Understanding challenging behaviour
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep