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Position Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Nottingham 

Hourly Rate: £14.25 per hour

Hours Per Week: 12 hours shifts (8am – 8pm) to include weekends

Vacancy Type: Permanent 

Job Reference: SOLOKSH 

Closing Date: 

ABOUT THE ROLE

I live in Nottingham with my two children and our family dog. I am looking to add to my current reliable and friendly female staff team that support me throughout the day and night. I am looking for someone that is dedicated as we are like a family.
I have complex health needs and require daily support from my family and my wonderful team of carers. I am a full-time wheelchair user and am reliant on my team for all transfers using the equipment provided. In addition to this I require support with all aspects of my daily living as well as support to access a range of activities in the community. 

I am looking for a caring individual who is able to provide support throughout the week both at home and also in the community alongside my family and care team. I enjoy going out into the community and like to go shopping, to the cinema and to play bingo.

Experience is not essential but is preferred. 

An excellent paid training package is available to ensure that you are trained to the highest standards. 

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have experience in Health and Social Care and will be expected to provide support throughout the day and/or night, on weekdays and weekends, following a flexible rota. The role includes assisting with all aspects of personal care, continence care, moving and handling, nutrition, as well as social and domestic tasks.

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-east@solosupportservices.co.uk or please ring the office on: 0345 241 5565 to request an application form. 

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