Position Title: Personal Assistant
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Location: E4, East London
Hourly Rate: £16.15 per hour
Hours Per Week: Part time and Bank
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Reference: SOLOKMW
Closing Date: 10.06.2026
ABOUT THE ROLE
I am a young man with a spinal cord injury, and I am looking for Personal Assistants to join my existing team. I have a physical disability and require full support with all aspects of daily living to promote my independence and achieve a good quality of life.
I enjoy outdoor activities such as watching football matches and socialising with my family and friends.
Tasks will include supporting with my personal care, catheter care, nutrition, all moving and handling, domestic chores and enabling me to access the local community.Full training will be provided.
ABOUT YOU
The right candidate will be calm and have a genuine caring nature, good communication skills and a sense of humor. Due to the nature of the care and support I require, individuals experienced in hoisting and catheter care would be preferred, however, full training will be provided.
Car drivers with a full, clean driving license are essential, and candidates must meet the requirements for motor insurance purposes.
I require 24/7 care and so various shift patterns are available:
Day hours: 8am to 8pm
Waking night hours: 8pm to 8am
I am looking for someone who can support me by working part time or on an ad hoc basis to cover holidays and sickness, as and when needed. Weekend availability is required for this role.
BENEFITS
In return for your dedication, youll 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 everyones responsibility.
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