Personal Assistant

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Position Title: Personal assistant

Location: Stratford Upon Avon

Hourly Rate: £12.50 per hour

Hours Per Week: Part-time 20 hours per month with extra hours available – flexible.

Vacancy Type: Permanent bank worker

Job Reference: THL

Closing Date: 31st January 2025.

ABOUT THE ROLE

T is a young man who lives at home with his parents. He is a quiet young man who takes time to get to know people. Someone needs to have patience and want to build a positive working relationship with T. He has a diagnosis of Severe Learning Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and Diabetes (insulin-dependent on an Insulin Pump).

We are looking for a Personal assistant to join an established team to support on a flexible basis of up to 8 hours per week.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will have experience working with adults with diabetes and the use of an insulin pump. You will be expected to build a good, close working and supportive relationship with T and his family, enabling him to lead a full and varied life, whilst supporting his needs as an individual. BENEFITS

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay in addition to:

● 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time positions).

● Company pension scheme after 3 months of service, subject to the scheme rules.

● Opportunity to join our Cash Back Health Plan, after successful completion of the probation period.

● Free training and development for all roles.

● Access to wellbeing and support tools.

● ‘Star of the Month’ rewards.

And so much more!

SAFER RECRUITMENT

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and are exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, any offer of employment will be conditional pending receipt of two satisfactory references (see our Safer Recruitment Policy for more information).

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

Solo Support Services recognises that everyone has the right to be safe from abuse and neglect. We will actively promote the safety, health and well-being of everyone in our care by fostering an honest, open, caring and supportive climate within the organisation. We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a covering letter and your CV to office-west@solosupportservices.co.uk

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and promote accessibility and inclusivity for all. Solo Support Services is committed to the recruitment and promotion of all on the basis of ability and suitability for the role irrespective of disability, race, gender, health, social class, sexual preference, marital status, nationality, religion, employment status or age.

Our organisation is committed to treating your application fairly on these grounds. Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Therefore, applications will be shared with them for consideration. We will anonymise all information provided to us to ensure your data is kept confidential prior to an offer of interview. You can view our privacy policy on our website: www.solosupportservices.co.uk/aboutus