Personal Assistant
(Bank Worker)
Bamber Bridge, Preston
I am a young at heart 54-year-old, independent person living in my own bungalow in Bamber Bridge.I work part time in social care and I enjoy going to the cinema, concerts, and binge-watching Netflix and Prime box sets of foreign crime series and psychological dramas!
I have a spinal cord injury from a motorbike accident many years ago and now use a power chair for mobility, and I drive a wheelchair accessible van. I am looking for a Personal Assistant to work within my existing team of excellent carers.
Female staff members. (The employer has claimed an exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
The role will involve all aspects of independent living, including personal care, healthcare tasks, medication, supporting me away from the home, and domestic duties around the house.
The ideal candidate needs to be able to work in an empowering way and understand the need for confidentiality. Experience of spinal cord injury would be an advantage, but not necessary as full training will be given, with ongoing support from the other PAs.A training program will be given bespoke to my requirements to ensure you are trained to the highest standards.
I am looking for someone who can support me by working on an ad hoc basis to cover holidays and sickness, as and when needed. Each shift is 24 hours, including a sleeping night, shifts run from 08.00am 08.00am. The rate of pay is £13.40 per hour.
An excellent training package is available to ensure you are trained to the highest standards. Working as part of the Solo Support Services organisation will also give you access to a supportive company who promote person centred practice.
5.6 weeks holiday is awarded per year as standard (pro rata for part time positions). Employees are also able to join the Company Pension scheme after 3 months service, subject to the rules of the scheme, as well as our Cash Back Health Plan after completion of a successful probation period.
If you are interested in applying, please send a covering letter and your CV to office-north @solosupportservices.co.uk or please ring the office on: 0345 241 5565 to request an application form.
(The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)
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