Personal Assistant

Petroquest; Poynton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support services organization in Poynton seeks a caring Personal Assistant to provide support for a young lady with complex health needs. Responsibilities include personal care, administration of medication, and providing emotional support. Candidates should be reliable, trustworthy, and able to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends. Training is provided, and a driver's license is preferred.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Generous annual leave

Company pension scheme

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Must work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
• Preferably have a driver's license and personal transportation.
• Reasonably fit and not afraid of water due to client activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a caring relationship with the client.
• Provide health care support including personal care and medication.
• Administer emergency medication as required.
• Offer social and emotional support and promote community engagement.

Skills

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Kindness

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

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About The Role

We are looking for a caring individual to join our current support team as a bank worker. In this role, you'll support a young lady in Poynton who has complex health needs and lives in her home.

Position: Personal Assistant

Location: Poynton, Cheshire

Hourly rate: £14.50

Hours per week: Bank

Vacancy type: Bank

Job Reference: SOLOHLD

Through tailored training, you will learn about the specific needs and requirements of our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining a caring and supportive relationship with our client.
• Providing health care support, which includes personal care, medication administration, nutrition, and moving and handling.
• Following our client's Seizure Management Plan and administering emergency medication when needed.
• Offering social and emotional support and helping the client engage with the community and participate in 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. You will need to be reasonably fit and not afraid of water (swimming pool) because the client, who is a wheelchair user, enjoys taking part in several indoor and outdoor physical activities.

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.