Job Vacancy: Personal Support Worker, South Bristol, 4-16hrs/week, £13.45/hr - BRISTOL - BS13
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Job Vacancy: Personal Support Worker - South Bristol - 4 to 16 hrs per week (hours negotiable) £13.45 per hour. April start.
Personal Support Worker required for a 46 yr old female living with complex-PTSD and chronic illness.
This post will be based in her home on the edge of South Bristol, and out and about in the community and surrounding areas.
Hours are negotiable: minimum 4 hrs one day per week, up to a maximum of 16hrs per week spread over 3 or 4 days.
Working days are Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays.
Job description:
· Providing emotional and practical support within the home
· Organising and facilitating day trips into nature and to places of interest
· Supporting client to declutter, organise and clean home and garden
· Supporting hobbies, activities and other interests
· Assisting with, providing transport for, and being an advocate during hospital and other medical appointments
· Assisting with life and home admin (e.g. filling forms, creating budgets, making referrals, making phone-calls, finding and booking tradespeople, making lists, meal planning, organising tasks)
· Facilitating creativity (art, craft, music), time in nature, and social connections
· Supporting client’s personal care, mental and physical health - prompting and assisting to pace, rest, and be mindful of cognitive and physical burnout
Required attributes:
· Full Clean driving license. Calm and confident driving ability.
· Training or qualifications in any: trauma-informed care, counselling, mental health, psychology, therapy, ethical boundaries, or other course or training that evidences your ability to work in a trauma-informed way.
· Comfortable working in an environment with cats and have knowledge on how to be mindful of their safety and wellbeing.
· Strong and fit and able to undertake physical activities. Good spacial awareness.
· Ability to “hold space”
· Knowledge and understanding of fatigue and pacing
· Understanding of infection control within a home environment
· Good communication and listening skills
· Ability to lead or follow as required, with the discernment to provide direction when appropriate whilst empowering client autonomy
· Experience working in a professional capacity with people who have experienced trauma
· Flexibility to work around client’s changing weekly schedule
· Own car with business insurance is desirable. Mileage during working hours will be paid at 45p/mile (commuting miles are not claimable)
Desirable Personal Qualities:
Intuitive, compassionate, patient, accommodating, respectful, kind, trustworthy, reliable, caring, ability to hold boundaries and remain professional. Calm yet cheerful nature with a sense of fun.
**It is crucial that you are willing to come to work without strong smelling perfumes and are able to work quietly and in a calm manner**
You must be able to make your own training notes, use your initiative and take independent responsibility in all aspects of the role.
This role is not within a team and therefore you will not have the support of colleagues around you - you must have the self confidence and emotional stability to self-manage whilst working in synergy with the client.
Benefits:
· Statutory Annual Leave
· Statutory Sick Pay
· Annual ILG membership (24/7 counselling and support line, MyMindPalApp, Financial & Legal Advice (Irwin Mitchell LLP) and debt support (Auriga), Blue Light Card eligibility, offering discounts on retail, holidays and services, Other perks and savings)
· Pension Scheme (if eligible)
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
Please read the job description and skills required before applying.
Please answer the application questions fully.
Upon application you will also be asked to provide a CV with your full employment history.
Interviews will be held throughout March 2026 with an expected start date of April for the successful candidate. You will be asked to complete a trial shift (paid) before a permanent contract is secured.
Services
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Moving & Handling
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Hand hygiene
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep