Personal Assistant (PA) - Social Support

We are looking for a friendly, patient and understanding Personal Assistant (PA) to support a sociable gentleman living in the Belper area.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting people, having a good conversation and making a positive difference to someone's life. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting people with mental health needs and be someone who can build a genuine rapport, offer companionship and encourage confidence and independence.

This role is focused entirely on social support and companionship. There is no personal care involved.

He is a lovely, sociable gentleman who enjoys talking, reading, playing card games, meeting people and getting out into the local community. He has always been independent and worked throughout his life, but changes to his health have affected his independence and confidence.

He currently spends a lot of time at home, which is having an impact on his mental health. He would like support to get out more, reduce feelings of isolation and reconnect with activities and people within his local community.

He would particularly enjoy:

Going out for a coffee and having a chat.

Attending local groups and activities.

Visiting the library.

Getting out and about in the Belper community.

Using public transport, including support to build confidence using the bus.

Playing card games, reading and meeting new people.

Potentially exploring going to the gym once his confidence has improved.

He lives with mental health difficulties and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), which can present in different ways. He experiences occasional non-epileptic seizures.

When out in the community, he generally uses an electric wheelchair. He can walk short distances slowly with the support of two walking sticks and is able to get in and out of a car independently, although he will require his wheelchair once out and about.

The successful candidate should be understanding, patient and comfortable supporting someone with fluctuating health needs. Experience of mental health support would be particularly valuable.