Personal Assistant REF: SOLOJSS

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Position Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Westbury, Wiltshire

Hourly Rate: £14.50

Hours Per Week: Various hours available- 4pm-10pm weekday shifts, weekends(8am-8pm), additional hours during school holidays.

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Job Reference: SOLOJSS

ABOUT THE ROLE

I am a happy, fun, young 18-year-old lady with CHARGE syndrome and complex health need which effects my daily living. My team support me within my family home, providing me with all aspects of my daily life as well as providing me with waking nights to enable my family to rest. I am registered deafblind and nonverbal, which can make communication difficult. I am looking for individuals with a caring, patient nature to join my team and get to know me, understanding my complex needs and ways of communicating as well as respecting my family home. 

ABOUT YOU

You will need to be bubbly, upbeat, friendly and fun, flexible and calm in challenging situations which you may need to support me with. I require 2:1, as well as 1:1 care for personal care tasks, Moving & handling activities, accessing the community, social outings, supporting me with my complex respiratory needs, PEG feeding, medication management, all of which you will learn about. You will be supported by the team and will get to know my unique set of requirements, covering all personal and medical care supporting with my overnight / daytime needs & household tasks, as well as simply getting to know me at my own pace and supporting me to remain happy and safe.

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

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@solosupportservices.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