Personal Assistant REF: SOLOEME

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Position Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Mansfield, Nottingham

Hourly Rate: £13.79

Hours Per Week: Bank

Vacancy Type: Permanent Bank Position

Job Reference: SOLOEME

ABOUT THE ROLE

I am a young female adult living with my parents in our family home in Mansfield. I have an acquired brain injury which affects my cognition and causes complex epilepsy and non‑epileptic seizures. As I move into adulthood, I’m building a small team of personal assistants who can support me to become more independent and help me bring more structure and purpose to my days.

I enjoy arts and crafts, watching films and sports, and getting out into the community. I’m looking for someone who is patient, understanding, and able to support me in my day‑to‑day life, both at home and when accessing activities outside the house.

This is a bank position, so I need someone who can be flexible with days and hours, and who is able to cover annual leave and sickness within my team when needed.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking someone who:

• Lives locally to Mansfield
• Is patient, calm, and genuinely caring
• Can bring enthusiasm and positive energy into her day
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and respect for her independence, family, and home Is flexible, including occasional weekday college pick‑ups
• Preferably has previous care experience
• Is female, due to the personal nature of the role

All training is fully funded, including paid hours to complete the required learning. You will receive a comprehensive training package to ensure you feel confident and well‑equipped to meet her needs.

Car drivers with a full, clean driving license are essential, and candidates must meet the requirements for motor insurance purposes.

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 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 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. 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: