Personal Assistant REF: SOLOPHC

Info

Position Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Kidderminster

Hourly Rate: £13 per hour

Hours Per Week: 8 hours per week, plus ad-hoc hours to cover for holidays and sickness

Vacancy Type: permanent 

Job Reference: SOLOPHC

ABOUT THE ROLE

I am a happy, young 45-year-old gentleman with cerebral Palsy and complex epilepsy which affects my daily living. I have a wonderful team of 8 Personal Assistants who support me 24hours per day to support me to remain living independently in my own home. My team supports me within my home, to access the community and provide overnight support. We are now looking for a new member to join the team to support regular hours as well as covering holidays and sickness. 

ABOUT YOU

You will need to be a calm, bubbly person, flexible and unphased in extreme situations with a kind and happy approach. 

I require 2:1 support, as well as 1:1 to ensure all of my complex needs are met whilst supporting me with my emotional and wellbeing needs. 

You will be supported by the team and will get to know my unique set of requirements, covering all personal and medical care, as well as support with daily living & household tasks. I would like for you to get to know me at my own pace. 

You will be required to get to know myself and the team- through meetings, shadowing, and a bespoke training programme. You will receive all mandatory training and specialised training annually. 

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!

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-north@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.