Personal Assistant REF: SOLOSAL

Solo Support Services; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Personal Assistant, providing essential support to a young gentleman with complex health needs. This rewarding role involves assisting with personal care, medication, and mobility, ensuring a high quality of life while engaging in community activities. With a focus on safeguarding and diversity, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life. Enjoy benefits like paid holidays, a company pension, and ongoing training in a supportive environment.

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

• Experience in personal care and support for individuals with complex health needs.
• Full, clean driving license required for community access.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, medication administration, and moving and handling.
• Support with ventilation and suctioning as needed.

Skills

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Moving and Handling

Ventilation and Suctioning Support

Driving License

Job description

Position Details

Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Manchester, North West

Hourly Rate: £12.15

Hours Per Week: Monday and Tuesday waking nights 8pm – 8am / Wednesday evening 4:30pm – 10pm

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Reference: SOLOSAL

About the Role

I am a young gentleman in my early 20s with complex health needs, living at home with my family and our pet dog. I am very active and enjoy spending time at home and in the community with my care team. I play and coach wheelchair football, go out for food, visit the cinema, and walk the dog. At home, I enjoy watching films and playing on my Xbox. I communicate well and have a good awareness of my needs and the support I require.

About You

You will assist me with personal care, medication administration, moving and handling (including transfers and repositioning during the night), and support with ventilation and suctioning as needed. A full, clean driving license is essential for community access, and candidates must meet motor insurance requirements.

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time)
• Company pension scheme after 3 months
• Opportunity to join our Cash Back Health Plan after probation
• Free training and development
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• ‘Star of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

Additional Information

All roles are subject to DBS checks and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references.

Solo Support Services promotes safeguarding and everyone’s right to be safe from abuse. We are committed to diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity in our recruitment process.

How to Apply

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Additional Notes

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