Personal Assistant - Ref: SOLOHGT

Info

About me I am 32 years old woman looking for the right people to join my established team of PAs so I am able to live a full and independent life.

I'm looking for like- minded people that will be respectful of the family home but will fit in with social events when needed. Experience in care or support is not necessary but beneficial. However, you should be someone with a caring friendly, nature, that can take direction well, be reliable and trustworthy. We also ask that you are a confident driver and have access to a vehicle. The job can be very varied, as well as providing home and personal care, you will assist with work, hobbies, shopping and on occasions events and trips away.

About you and your role 

As I require 24hr care the role requires you to be available to work a wide -ranging type of work pattern, including some weekends, evenings, and over- night sleep shifts. However, we are open to working around other commitments for the right candidate if possible. 

I am looking to recruit Female Staff Team (Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9") I would also require that you are over 21 years old for Motability Car Insurance. As you will be working in the family home you must be able to respect my family, my wishes, my home and my right to a private life, this means there will be periods of quite time in where you will be asked to stay in the PA room we have provided which includes access to the internet and TV. The family also include family dogs and 2 cats, so you should be confident and happy around animals. 

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

Hours and pay rates 

The rate of pay will be: 

Weekday- £12.50 per hour for days and £13.00 per hour for nights as well as incentives and enhanced pay on bank holidays. 

Weekend- £13.50 per hour for weekend days and £14.00 per hour for nights as well as incentives and enhanced pay on bank holidays. 

Christmas Day & Boxing Day are planned non-working Days also. We also offer a company pension scheme and Continuous Professional Development. There may be overtime available. 

5.6 weeks holiday is awarded per year as standard (pro rata for part time positions). Employees are also able to join the Company Pension scheme after 3 months’ service, subject to the rules of the scheme, as well as our Cash Back Health Plan after completion of a successful probation period. 

If you are interested in applying please send a covering letter and your CV to office-north@solosupportservices.co.uk or please ring the office on: 0345 241 5565 to request an application form. (The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974) 

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