Care Assistant

SOLO SUPPORT SERVICES LTD; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care provider specializing in support services is seeking a part-time Care Assistant in Nottingham. The role involves supporting an 8-year-old girl with complex health needs after school. Responsibilities include meal preparation, personal care, and administering medications. The ideal candidate is calm, reliable, and enjoys working with children. Full training is provided. The position offers 15 hours per week at a rate of £12.21 per hour, with additional hours possible for holiday coverage. Join a supportive environment committed to personal care.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday pro-rata

Company pension scheme

Cash Back Health Plan

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

‘Star of the Month’ rewards

Qualifications

• Female candidates only due to the personal nature of the role.
• Experience of working with children is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and go through full training.

Responsibilities

• Support an 8-year-old girl with complex health needs after school.
• Provide care and assistance during meal times and play.
• Administer medications and perform personal care tasks.

Skills

Calmness

Reliability

Ability to think on feet

Experience with children

Job description

Care Assistant (Part-Time)

Location: West Bridgford, Nottingham

Hourly Rate: £12.21

Vacancy Type: Part Time, 15 hours per week

Job Reference: SOLOSLD

About The Role

I am an 8‑year‑old girl with complex health needs, living at home with my parents and brother. I am an energetic young girl who loves playing on my mat with my toys, going to school and spending time with my family. As I have additional health needs, I need support at all times to keep me safe. I rely on my family, carers and my equipment to support me mobilise in my home environment and community.

About You

We are currently recruiting for a Female Care Assistant who can support me when I get home from school in the afternoon. I need someone to meet me off the bus, bring me into the house and take care of me until bedtime. This will include feeding me my dinner, playing with me or doing my physiotherapy exercises on the mat, giving me medicine, gastronomy care, support with personal care and getting me changed for bed. On some days when I have been particularly messy, I may need to be given a bath.

Candidates must be female due to the personal nature of the role (exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010).

The ideal candidate will be calm, reliable, and able to think on your feet. You will need to be part of my team, taking the lead from my Mum. Experience of working with children would be advantageous. Full training will be provided to meet my needs.

Hours & Pay

Hours Available: 15 hours per week: 3 hours a day (3.45pm – 6.45pm), 5 days a week or weekend works. The family is flexible for the right person.

Rate of Pay: £12.21 per hour.

Flexibility: Additional hours to cover holidays and sickness as required.

Benefits

• 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 much more!

Training

An excellent training package is available to ensure you are trained to the highest standards. Working as part of the Solo Support Services organisation will also give you access to a supportive company who promote person centered practice. There is also an option of funding for staff to complete health and social care level 2 or 3 qualifications. If you feel this role is for you, we would love to hear from you and would love a new member to the Solo family!

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 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: www.solosupportservices.co.uk/aboutus

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