Support Worker/PA Netherton DP/RL/NM

About the role

Support Worker / Personal AssistantLocation: Netherton
Reference: DP/RL/NM
Rate of Pay: £13.00 per hour
Hours: 6 hours per week

### Working Hours

Wednesday: 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Friday: 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Role Summary
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The role involves providing support to an adult with mental health and wellbeing needs to improve his physical health, emotional wellbeing, confidence, and social engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting with and accompanying the client to health-related appointments, including general health, weight management, and mental health appointments.

Providing social support and encouragement to help engage in activities and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Building a positive and trusting relationship with the client, helping him feel comfortable, valued, and understood.

Encouraging participation in hobbies and interests such as golf and fishing, which the client enjoys but can be hesitant to pursue independently.

Supporting trips into town, community activities, and social interactions to reduce isolation and increase confidence.

Offering gentle motivation and encouragement to help the client make positive choices that benefit both his physical and mental health.

The client is a friendly person who thrives when he feels comfortable with and supported by those around him. The successful candidate will be patient, encouraging, reliable, and able to help the client build confidence and maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

Expected Duties
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The role involves supporting the client to attend and engage with a range of activities that promote his health, wellbeing, independence, and quality of life. Duties include accompanying the client to health, mental health, and wellbeing appointments, providing encouragement and support throughout.

The successful candidate will support the client with trips out in the community, including visits to town, Sean’s Place, and other social or community-based activities. A key part of the role is helping the client build confidence to participate in hobbies and interests he enjoys, such as golf and fishing, and encouraging him to maintain and develop these activities.

Support will also include embracing the client’s interests, such as completing crosswords and other leisure activities together, promoting social interaction and engagement. The role involves encouraging and supporting good personal care routines, assisting where required, and helping the client maintain his independence.

The Personal Assistant will prepare meals for the client and encourage him to take an active role in cooking and making healthy lifestyle choices. Above all, the role is focused on building a positive, trusting relationship with the client, providing motivation and encouragement to increase his confidence, independence, social involvement, and overall active lifestyle.

Person Specification
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The ideal candidate will be caring, patient, empathetic, and able to provide positive encouragement and motivation. They should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build a trusting, supportive relationship with the client, helping him to increase his confidence, independence, and engagement in daily activities.

A positive attitude, reliability, and an understanding of the importance of supporting both physical and mental wellbeing are essential.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be highly desirable, as this would provide the client with greater flexibility and opportunities to participate in a wider range of activities, appointments, and community outings.

The client has a passion for playing the guitar and enjoys listening to rock music. While an interest in music is not essential for the role, it would be a great advantage and could help to build rapport and shared interests, enhancing the support provided.

Additional Information
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An enhanced DBS check may be required before employment commences; this cost will be met by the employer.

No preference to gender as no personal care is involved.

We are a private household therefore we cannot provide sponsorship, so applicants must have full Right to Work in the UK.

How to Apply
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Please send your CV to direct.payments@sefton.gov.uk quoting reference DP/RL/NM.