Position Title: Personal Assistant
Location: Walsall, WS3
Hourly Rate: £12.74ph
Hours Per Week: Up to 15
Vacancy Type: BANK
Job Reference: SOLOSBH
ABOUT THE ROLE
I am a young girl who lives at home with my mum, dad, and siblings. Im a very happy girl who loves being around friendly, caring people. I have some complex health needs, including epilepsy and a PEG for feeding, and I need a personal assistant to help me with my morning routine before school.
I need support from around 6.30am to 9.30am to help me wake up, get ready, and prepare for the school day. There may also be some ad-hoc support at other times when my family needs an extra pair of hands.
You dont need to have experience with PEG feeding or epilepsy full training will be provided. What matters most is that you are warm, friendly, and comfortable supporting a child with additional needs.
In the mornings, youll be helping me with washing, dressing, getting organised, and ensuring everything is ready so I can start my day happily and safely. Youll become part of my little team and help make mornings calm and positive for me and my family.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
T he ideal person will live locally and be available for early-morning shifts, with some flexibility to help on occasion when my family needs extra support. You dont need specialist medical experience training will be given but experience working with children with or in a caring role would be an advantage.
Youll also be:
Friendly, cheerful, and patient
Confident supporting a child with complex needs (with training)
Happy working within a busy family home
Reliable and punctual, especially for morning starts
Comfortable with personal care
Willing to complete a DBS check and have the right to work in the UK
If you think youd be a good fit and would enjoy helping me start my school days the right way, wed love to hear from you.
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.
Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Therefore, applications will be shared with them for consideration. We will anonymise all information provided to us to ensure your data is kept confidential prior to an offer of interview. You can view our privacy policy on our website: www. solosupportservices.co.uk/aboutus
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