Position Title: Personal Assistant
Location:Melbourn, Royston
Hourly Rate: £14.49 per hour
Hours Per Week: 17 hours per week
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Reference: SOLOEVM
Closing Date: 11.07.2025
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Im a young woman diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and I live at home with my parents. I have a team of personal assistants who provide support during the day and night, helping me with repositioning and suctioning as needed.
I am looking for a dedicated Personal Assistant to join my support team for overnight shifts from 11:30pm to 08:00am every Friday and Saturday. Successful candidates will also have the chance to take on extra shifts as they become available.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for an individual who is reliable, trustworthy, kind, and caring. You must be able to work as part of a team and have the ability to use your own initiative.
Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be female. This role is exempt from gender discrimination legislation.
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 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. 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.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a covering letter and your CV to office-north @solosupportservices.co.uk
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and promote accessibility and inclusivity for all. Solo Support Services is committed to the recruitment and promotion of all on the basis of ability and suitability for the role irrespective of disability, race, gender, health, social class, sexual preference, marital status, nationality, religion, employment status or age. Our organisation is committed to treating your application fairly on these grounds.
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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