Personal Assistant

I am a young at heart 55-year-old, independent person living in my own bungalow in Bamber Bridge.

I work part time in social care and I enjoy going to the cinema, concerts, and binge-watching Netflix and Prime box sets of foreign crime series and psychological dramas! I have a spinal cord injury from a motorbike accident many years ago and now use a power chair for mobility, and I drive a wheelchair accessible van.

I am looking for a Personal Assistant to work within my existing team of excellent carers. Female staff members. (The employer has claimed an exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

The role will involve all aspects of independent living, including personal care, healthcare tasks, medication, supporting me away from the home, and domestic duties around the house., 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

The ideal candidate needs to be able to work in an empowering way and understand the need for confidentiality.

Experience of spinal cord injury would be an advantage, but not necessary as full training will be given, with ongoing support from the other PAs.

A training program will be given bespoke to my requirements to ensure you are trained to the highest standards.

I am looking for someone who can support me by working on an ad hoc basis to cover holidays and sickness, as and when needed.

Each shift is 24 hours, including a sleeping night, shifts run from 08.00am - 08.00am. The rate of pay is £14.15 per hour., 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.