Personal Assistant REF: SOLOWIT

Overview

Position Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Wellesbourne

Hourly Rate: £14.00 per hour during probation (higher rate after successfully passing probation)

Hours Per Week: Monday 9am-7:30/8pm, Tuesday 10am-6pm, Thursday 9am-8/8:30pm, Friday 9am-6pm plus any ad hoc shifts

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Job Reference: SOLOWIT

About the Role

I'm a friendly, fun-loving young man living at home with my mum, my dog, and my cat. I experienced a severe brain injury following a cardiac arrest when I was younger, so I now need round-the-clock support from both my family and a small care team. I have limited mobility and use a hoist for transfers. I'm also visually impaired and non-verbal, so it's important that my support workers get to know the ways I communicate. I eat and take all my medication through a PEG. I love getting out and about, being active in the community, and enjoying things that are age-appropriate and meaningful. Having the right support around me helps make all this possible, so I'm looking for someone who really cares and wants to be part of that.

About You

You're someone who's calm, kind, reliable, and fun. You enjoy getting out, meeting people, and trying new things and you'll be helping me do just that. Good communication skills and a patient nature are important. It's essential that you have a full UK driving licence and feel confident driving a mobility-adapted vehicle, as I rely on going out to take part in my regular activities.

Experience in complex care or learning disabilities is a bonus. I'm also looking for a non-smoker, as my respiratory health depends on it.

Benefits

• 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'

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.

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.

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