Personal Assistant

Petroquest; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care service in Walsall is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a teenage client with complex health needs. The role includes assisting with personal care and clinical tasks during specified hours. Ideal candidates should be energetic, flexible, and have experience in complex care. Full training is provided. Access to various benefits like holiday and pension scheme after probation is offered.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Rewards and awards

Qualifications

• Experience with Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) and Epilepsy is beneficial.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support with specified hours on Monday and Thursday and Friday.
• Assist with personal care and clinical tasks.
• Be a reliable and flexible team member.

Skills

Experience with complex care

Flexibility

Team player

Calm demeanor

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Personal Assistant Afternoons/evenings
Location: Walsall
Hourly Rate: £12.08
Hours Per Week: Part Time
Vacancy Type: Permanent/Bank
Job Reference: SOLOHLR

About The Role

I am a teenage boy with complex health needs, living at home with my family and friendly dog. I am a socially energetic young teenager who loves being involved in activities, which includes spending time with my family going outside for walks and school. I rely on my wheelchair and other equipment to support me to mobilise in my home environment and community; I need supervision throughout the day and evening due to my health needs. We are currently recruiting for a Personal Assistant who can support with afternoons 4.30 to 19.30 Monday and Thursday and 4.30–23.00 Friday, including supporting with all aspects of personal care and clinical tasks. The ideal candidate will be energetic and always enthusiastic and a lover of music. You will need to be a good team player and be flexible in your approach. I need you to be calm, devoted, and able to think on your feet.

About You

Experience of working with complex care. Full training will be provided to meet our complex health needs; however, it would be beneficial to have experience of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) and Epilepsy.

Responsibilities

• Support with afternoons 4.30 to 19.30 on Monday and Thursday and 4.30 to 23.00 on Friday.
• Assist with all aspects of personal care and clinical tasks as required.
• Be a calm, flexible, and reliable team member who can think on their feet.

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 probation.
• Free training and development for all roles.
• Access to wellbeing and support tools.
• Star of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards.

In addition, SAFER RECRUITMENT: All roles will be subject to a successful DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of two 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 and will promote safety, health and well-being within our care environment.

How To Apply

If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a covering letter and your CV to office-south@ solosupportservices.co.uk. Applications will be shared with our client for consideration. We will anonymise all information prior to an interview and you can view our privacy policy on our website: www.solosupportservices.co.uk/aboutus

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and promote accessibility and inclusivity for all. Solo Support Services is committed to recruitment on the basis of ability and suitability for the role irrespective of disability, race, gender, health, social class, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, religion, employment status or age.

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