Personal Assistant

Techwaka; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization seeks a Personal Assistant to support younger disabled individuals in achieving independent living goals. This role includes providing personal care, support in developing skills, and helping customers navigate their community. With no prior experience necessary, the organization offers extensive training and career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Tech Scheme

Wellness Wednesday

Paid Blue Light Card

Cycle to work scheme

Fully funded Diploma in Health & Social Care

28 days’ holiday plus additional payment for bank holidays worked

Life Assurance

HSF Health plan including Perk Box and 24-hour GP

Employment Support Helpline

Paid Birthday Leave

Paid Breaks

Paid DBS

Qualifications

• No experience required; training will be provided.
• Must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support customers to achieve independent living goals.
• Assist with personal care and development of independent living skills.
• Help customers run their home and access the community.

Skills

Desire to help others

Teamwork

Flexibility

Strong communication skills

Energy and commitment

Commitment to good practice

Driving licence

Education

No formal qualifications required as training is provided

Job description

Personal Assistant

Location: Home care support in Harrogate, Ripon, Knaresborough, and other surrounding areas.

Salary:£12.46 per hour plus paid travel time45p per mile

Job Type:Full or Part Time (Contracts available from 5-37.5 hours)

*Due to the nature of this role being community based – the organisation requires applicants that are able to drive, with access to their own vehicle, and able to obtain business insurance*

Would you like to work in social care, supporting younger disabled people to achieve their aspirations?

Would you like to work for a charity that puts people first?

The Role

You will play a massive part in supporting customers to achieve their independent living goals.

The role will involve supporting customers to live their lives in the way they wish. This will include personal care, development and maintenance of independent living skills, running their home, accessing the community as well as other identified support needs.

As an organisation, they offer a great working environment, great rates of pay, they encourage career progression and provide a bespoke induction and training program throughout your work.

No experience required as all training will be provided.

Skills and Qualifications

• A desire to help others
• Able to work individually or as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable
• Strong communication skills
• Energetic and committed
• Committed to good practice
• Driving licence

Benefits

• Tech Scheme
• Wellness Wednesday
• Paid Blue Light Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fully funded Diploma in Health & Social Care
• 28 days’ holiday plus additional payment for bank holidays worked
• Life Assurance
• HSF Health plan including Perk Box and 24-hour GP
• Employment Support Helpline
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Paid Breaks
• Paid DBS

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, then please do not hesitate to apply.

*The organisation currently does not have sponsorship available, only apply if you have full eligibility to work in the UK*

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