I am looking to employ a Specialist Support Worker/Personal Assistant for 23 hours per week.Specialist support worker/PA is required to work 3 days a week, Monday, Friday, Saturday shift hours to be agreed.Shift pattern:Monday - 8.30am-3.30pmFriday - 9am-6pmSaturday - 12 noon-7.00 pmI am a hard working, person with a young child. I have Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Complex trauma, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), social Anxiety, Developmental trauma and Agoraphobia. The preferred candidate would have some experience in dealing with or working towards qualifications trauma training. They will be working on a one-on-one basis with me. In very rare instances will my child be around as I only have him on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.I have an interest in arts and crafts and enjoy taking part in creative and play activities. I wish to learn and expand my knowledge through online learning programs.To be fit for this role, you would need to be understanding and patient. A person who is outgoing and willing to try different methods to help support me through my experiences. Someone who is willing to persevere and be resilient. A person who is kind and gentle would be preferred, as well as someone who is perceptive and empathetic towards my thoughts and feelings.The successful candidates main tasks will be to: support me with my emotional and mental wellbeing. You will also support me with therapeutic interventions and tasks, with particular focus around dissociation and developmental trauma. You will be required to provide prompts for daily tasks such as personal care, calendar management and support me to access the community and take part in activities. I am a smoker, therefore I am happy for my PA to smoke. I am fairly flexible about the times that you will work, this will be discussed further upon interview. Experience and Trauma training is desirable. Access to a personal vehicle and a valid driving license is essential. Mileage for my transportation will be refunded at an agreed rate.The position will be paid at £12.00 per hour and will be paid through the PAYE scheme.Position not open to foreign students.
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RC Support
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX
£12 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A Specialist Support Worker/Personal Assistant is needed for 23 hours per week, working three days: Monday, Friday, and Saturday, with specific shift hours.
- The role involves supporting a hard-working individual with Dissociative Identity Disorder, PTSD, and other mental health challenges, focusing on emotional and mental wellbeing.
- Candidates should have experience in trauma training and be understanding, patient, and empathetic, with a willingness to try various support methods.
- The position offers a salary of £12.00 per hour, and candidates must have access to a personal vehicle and a valid driving license.
- Experience in trauma-related fields is preferred, and the position is not open to foreign students.
