Personal Assistant

Petroquest; Westbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support a vibrant young individual with complex health needs. This rewarding role involves providing personal care, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment. You will be part of a compassionate team, receiving comprehensive training to meet the unique requirements of the role. If you are enthusiastic, patient, and ready to make a positive impact in someone's life, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path with various benefits, including holiday pay and a pension scheme. Join us in making a difference!

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Cash Back Health Plan

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Star of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Ability to provide 2:1 and 1:1 care for personal tasks.
• Experience in supporting individuals with complex health needs.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities and social outings.
• Assist with personal care tasks and medication management.

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Communication skills

Physical activity readiness

Education

Mandatory training

Specialized training

Job description

Join to apply for the Personal Assistant role at PetroQuest Energy LLC

Position Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Westbury, Wiltshire

Hourly Rate: £14.50

Hours Per Week: Various hours available-

Evening shifts Week 1- Tue, Wed, Fri 4pm- 10pm / Week 2 - Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 4pm-10pm.

Alternate Saturday day shifts- 8am- 2pm and 8am-4pm.

Additional hours available during school holidays.

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Job Reference: SOLOJSS

About The Role

I am a happy, fun, young 19-year-old lady with CHARGE syndrome and complex health needs which affects my daily living. My team supports me within my family home, providing me with all aspects of my daily life as well as providing me with waking nights to enable my family to rest. I am registered deafblind and nonverbal, which can make communication difficult. I am looking for individuals with a caring, patient nature to join my team and get to know me, understanding my complex needs and ways of communicating as well as respecting my family home and supporting me to get out into the community in my wheelchair.

About You

You will need to be bubbly, upbeat, friendly, fun and ready to be physically active supporting me with all of my activities and social outings whilst flexible and calm in challenging situations which you may need to support me with.

I require 2:1, as well as 1:1 care for personal care tasks, moving & handling activities, accessing the community, social outings, supporting me with my complex respiratory needs, PEG feeding, medication management, all of which you will learn about.

You will be supported by the team and will get to know my unique set of requirements, covering all personal and medical care supporting my overnight / daytime needs & household tasks, as well as simply getting to know me at my own pace and supporting me to remain happy and safe.

You will be required to get to know myself and the team- through meetings, shadowing, and a bespoke training programme. You will receive all mandatory training and specialised training annually.

Benefits

In return for your dedication, you'll 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 Long Service Awards.

And so much more!

How To Apply

If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a covering letter and your CV to [e-mail].

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.