Support Worker

SOLO SUPPORT SERVICES LTD; Poynton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated support service provider in Poynton is seeking a compassionate female Personal Assistant to support a young lady with complex health needs. You'll develop a caring relationship with the client, provide personal and health care, and engage in social activities. No experience required, as training will be provided. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.50 for flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Generous annual leave entitlement

Company pension scheme

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Candidates must be female due to the nature of the role.
• Driver's license and access to personal transportation preferred.
• No prior experience is necessary as comprehensive training is offered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a caring and supportive relationship with the client.
• Provide health care support including personal care and medication administration.
• Take part in the on-call rota as required.
• Provide social and emotional support and assist with local activities.

Skills

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Caring attitude

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Overview

Position: Personal Assistant (Females Only)

Location: Poynton, Cheshire

Hourly Rate: £14.50

Hours Per Week: 35

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Job Reference: SOLOHLD

About the Role

We are looking for a caring individual to join our current team, supporting a young lady with complex health needs who lives in her own home in Poynton.

You will be expected to build a good working relationship with the client, her family, and her team of PAs.

Key responsibilities & duties include but are not limited to the following:

• To develop and maintain a caring and supportive relationship with our client.
• To provide health care support including personal care, medication administration, nutrition and moving and handling, always following instruction from senior team members.
• To be available to take part in the on-call rota when required.
• You will also provide social and emotional support within the home and support the client to access the community and attend local activities.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is reliable, trustworthy, kind, and caring. You must be able to work as part of a team and have the ability to use your own initiative.

• Candidates with a driver’s license and access to personal transportation are preferred.
• No prior experience is necessary, as we offer a comprehensive training program.
• Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be female. This role is exempt from gender discrimination legislation.
• You will be required to work flexibly, and your working hours may include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Candidates should have enthusiasm for taking part in various indoor and outdoor activities with the client who enjoys a fun and stimulating life style.
• This position involves working on an ad hoc basis to cover holidays and sickness, as and when needed. Shifts may vary and can include both daytime and evening hours.
• The pay rate is £14.50 per hour.
• Shift times are from: 07:45 - 18.00 or 12.00 – 22.15

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• 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
• ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards

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 Safer Recruitment, any offer of employment will be conditional pending receipt of two satisfactory references (see our Safer Recruitment Policy for more information). 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.

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