Personal Assistant/TN/PER7083


Company:	Direct Payment Employer
Salary:	£14
Hours:	Part-time
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Aug 2026
Closing date:	2 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a reliable and compassionate Male Personal Assistant (genuine occupational requirement) to support a 40 year old gentleman living with paranoid schizophrenia for 4 hours per week.

This role involves supporting access to the community, promoting wellbeing and encouraging engagement in activities such as fitness, sports, boxing, gardening, shopping and music/TV.

1. Principal duties and responsibilities:

Morning support to establish a positive routine.

Collecting and dropping off the employer

Supporting access to gym, exercise and community activities

Providing encouragement, reassurance and emotional support

Promoting independence, dignity and choice.

Essential requirements:

Male applicant (genuine occupational requirement)

Experience with severe mental health conditions (professional or lived experience)

Calm, patient and understanding approach

Full Uk driving licence and access to a car.

Respect for confidentiality and boundaries.

Enhanced DBS and references required.

2. Person-Centred Care Plan Summary

Support Package:

4 hours per week delivered as 2 x 2 hour morning sessions

Community based support including collection and drop off.

About the Employer

An adult male living with paranoid schizophrenia who benefits from structured, consistent and supportive engagement to maintain wellbeing and independence.

Strengths & Interests:

Enjoys gardening, boxing, martial arts, gym/fitness, sports.

Interested in music & TV

Motivated by activity-based engagement.

Support Needs:

Encouragement to begin and maintain daily routines.

Support to safely access the community.

Emotional reassurance when experiencing anxiety or distress.

Structured, calm support to prevent isolation.

Planned Support Activities:

Gym sessions, boxing or exercise

Outdoor activities and gardening

Shopping and errands

General wellbeing and routine building.

Outcomes:

Improved mental wellbeing and routine.

Increased social inclusion and activity levels.

Reduced isolation.

Maintained independence and confidence.

3. Risk & Safeguarding Considerations

Risk Awareness:

The individual has a diagnoses of paranoid schizophrenia which may occasionally impact perception, anxiety levels and trust.

Risks may include withdrawal, distress or reluctance to engage.

Job Working Environment:

Working in employer’s homes and supporting them to access facilities and community activities.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

A Disclosure Barring Service Check (DBS) / criminal record check will require to be undertaken for this post. This will be completed on acceptance of job offer.

“This position was posted by the Direct Payments Support service on behalf of the Direct Payment Recipient. The Direct Payment Recipient is the employer. They hold all the employer’s responsibilities associated with this role. Carmarthenshire County Council supports them to fulfil their employer obligations.”

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