Personal Assistant REF: SOLOCKZ

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Position Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Nottingham, NG5

Hourly rate: £12.48

Hours per Week: 12 - 30 hours per week

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Job reference: SOLOCKZ

ABOUT ME:

I’m a female living at home with my assistant dog Jessi. I’m outgoing; I work in patient and public involvement in health research for University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals; I also enjoy shopping and a good roast dinner! I am a season ticket holder for Leicester City Football Club and attend many home games and some away games. When I’m at home I enjoy crafting, listening to audio books, doing jigsaws and playing board games.

I have a spinal cord injury (broken neck) and am therefore paralysed. I have limited use of my arms and hands. I need support in most aspects of my life; if you need to do something for yourself and your environment it is likely you will need to help me with it!

I want to have quality of life with care and support to maintain my interests and provide my needs. I love my bungalow and need someone who has an eye for detail when carrying out domestic duties to try to keep it nice and things in order.

ABOUT YOU:

I am looking for a PA(s) to deliver person centred care and help me live my life to the fullest.

The ideal candidate does not have to have experience in care, as full training will be provided. You must be able to support with my assistant dog, work independently following my routines, be able to think on the job regarding my condition and be willing to undertake a wide variety of tasks, including but not limited to domestic support such as cooking, ironing and cleaning, undertaking short journeys to places like the pharmacy, shops or vets. I love my bungalow and need someone who has an eye for detail when carrying out domestic duties to try to keep it nice and things in order.

You must have a clean and valid driver’s licence, be able to use your own vehicle for work and potentially be willing to learn to drive my Mercedes Sprinter.

It is important that you are open minded and get to know how best to support me. It is also important that you can be flexible, I live a busy life where no two days are the same and due to this there may be times when I require support at different times during the day. You will be employed by Solo Support Services but liaising with my on day-to-day matters.

REQUIREMENTS:

Previous experience as a Healthcare or Personal Assistant is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.

A caring and patient nature with excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently with great listening skills.

Ability to support with specific moving and handling tasks, including use of manual wheelchair Flexibility to work to meet my needs (you may be required to do sleep-ins if required)

A clean and valid driver’s licence

Access to own vehicle

Literacy and IT skills

Reliable, responsible and trustworthy.

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’ 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 ‘Long Service Awards’.

And so much more!

HOURS:

12 to 30 hours per week used flexibly

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