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Rainworth, East Midlands


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SOLODNL

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Position Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Rainworth, Nottinghamshire

Hourly Rate: £11.44.

Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week.

Vacancy Type: Bank

Job Reference: SOLOODNL


ABOUT THE ROLE

I am a 44-year-old male adult living in my home, in Rainworth. I have learning difficulties and Kanner autism, I require 2 to 1 support throughout the day and support at night. I like spending time in my own home and enjoying my garden. I also like to go on days out and spend time at my mum’s house. 


The role will involve working alongside my very established team of personal assistants to understand my behaviours and know how to react accordingly. You will be required to assist with making safe decisions when carrying out daily duties, supporting me with day-to-day living, support my emotional well-being, personal care, including continence care, bathing, shaving, cooking and cleaning along with accessing the community.

ABOUT YOU 

 The ideal candidate will live locally to me, be flexible, patient, have a calm presence and a genuine caring nature. You must be able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity, promoting my independence and respecting my home.

You must be able to drive a car, I have my own mobility vehicle which you will be required to drive. As this is a bank position you need to be flexible to cover various hours during the daytime and sleep-ins at night. A Rota will be planned and agreed in advance. 

The hourly rate of pay is £11.44 per hour and all training is paid for including the hours to complete the necessary training. An in-depth training package will be delivered to my team to support you to understand how to care for me and to meet my needs. 

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-west@solouspportservices.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

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