Support Worker

Petroquest; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support services company is seeking a friendly and caring female personal assistant in Ross-on-Wye to assist a 20-year-old wheelchair user with daily living activities for 10 hours per week. The role includes personal care and ensuring safety within the home. Applicants should be compassionate and willing to help with occasional weekend support. Competitive benefits include holidays, pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Cash Back Health Plan opportunity

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Star of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care and daily living assistance.
• Experience working with individuals who have disabilities is preferred.
• Must be a friendly, caring female personal assistant.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily living activities including personal care.
• Ensure safety within the home during work hours.
• Assist with a BI-pap machine at night if needed.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Caring attitude

Ability to assist with daily living activities

Experience with personal care

Job description

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Location: Ross-ON-Wye

Hours Per Week: PT 10 Hours Per Week

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Reference: NME

About The Role:

I am an articulate and bubbly 20-year-old woman who lives at home with my mum, dad, and older brother. I am a wheelchair user, and I require assistance with all daily living activities.

Due to the nature of the role, I am looking for a friendly, caring female personal assistant to support me.

The role will require you to support me for 10 hours per week and possibly some occasional weekend support while my parents go out. I require support with daily living activities including personal care and making sure I am safe within the home. I may also require assistance with a BI‑pap machine at night.

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 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 wellbeing 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.

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