Female Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A local care support provider in Nottingham seeks a Female Care Assistant to support a lady with Bethlem Myopathy. Ideal candidates should be reliable, friendly, and preferably have experience in home care. Responsibilities include personal care, use of a ventilator, and assisting with domestic tasks. Comprehensive training will be provided, along with a competitive hourly rate and benefits such as holiday entitlement and pension scheme.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Star of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a caring role in someone's own home is preferable but not essential.
• Full training and support will be given.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care, moving and handling tasks.
• Help with domestic tasks.
• Use a non-invasive ventilator at night and during the day as needed.

Skills

Reliable

Kind

Conscientious

Friendly

Good sense of humour

Job description

Position Title

Female Care Assistant

Location

Watnall, Nottingham

Hourly Rate

£12.21 (Currently under review)

Bank Holidays

Time and a half

Hours Per Week

24 – Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11am – 7pm. (Where possible, flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness for colleagues on the team)

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Job Reference

SOLOBKH

About the Role

I am a lady in my early 50s with Bethlem Myopathy living in the Watnall area of Nottingham. I live in my own home with my husband and my 2 small friendly dogs. I really enjoy cooking, baking and watching Netflix. I already have a team of carers who have supported me for many years and would be a great source of support to anyone new who joins my team. Paid shadowing, training sessions and online training. Access to the blue light card discount scheme. You will be required to support me with personal care, and moving and handling tasks. I use a non‑invasive ventilator at night, and when I need it during the day, which you would be fully trained, and supported with. You will also be required to help with domestic tasks.

About You

I am looking for a reliable, kind, conscientious, friendly professional with a can‑do attitude and good sense of humour. Experience of working in a caring role in someone’s own home is preferable, but not essential, as full training and support will be given.

Work Environment and Culture

Friendly, warm family home
Welcoming and inclusive culture

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 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 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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