Personal Assistant REF: SOLORCE

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Position Title: Personal Assistant /Carer

Location: Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham.

Hourly Rate: £12.86

Hours Per Week: Up to 5 nights available 12 hour waking nights, 9pm – 9am

Vacancy Type: Bank Contract

Job Reference: SOLORCE

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is to support a young girl living with her parents in their family home, in Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham. Current care is being provided by her parents and employed PA’s. Bank Personal assistant/Carer is required to allow some family respite time.

The client when born, was diagnosed with Exomphalos Major and a congenital heart disorder and is dependent on a ventilator via Tracheostomy throughout the night. She also has a NG Tube in situ and is fully mobile. The personal assistant will need to be patient and very understanding of her needs, willing to be very interactive as she enjoys getting to know people and must feel comfortable around them.

We are looking to recruit a Bank Personal assistant/carer who can support with her night time regime. Including Personal care, maintaining good oxygen saturations and support with her emotional well-being. The ideal candidate must have a calming approach.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will live locally to the family, is flexible and enjoys the company of animals as the family do own dogs. Must have a genuine caring nature and a calming presence. You will need to be enthusiastic, patient but inspiring to bring a sense of engagement into their life.

You must also be able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity and respect the family and their home.

Candidates must be Female and previous experience of supporting clients with Oxygen therapy, Oral suctioning, enteral feeding, is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Post includes 12-hour night shifts to provided 1:1 care. Shifts are from 9pm – 9am covering various nights throughout the week.

Set days may be allocated but the candidate will also need to offer some flexibility with their hours to support any changes, including cover for Annual leave, and sickness cover.

The hourly rate of pay is £12.86 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 the team to support you to understand how to care for the client and to meet their 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.

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. 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.