Personal Assistant (SS) - B97

Ideal For All Limited; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ideal For All Limited is seeking a Personal Assistant to support SU in maintaining day-to-day independence. You will assist with accessing the community, social and recreational activities, and help foster independence in daily living.

The role suits someone reliable, friendly and approachable who can work on their own initiative. A DBS check is required before starting, and you must be a car driver to accompany SU to activities.

Qualifications

• No specific formal qualifications required, but NVQ 2 or higher in Adult Social Care is beneficial.
• DBS check is required prior to starting work.

Responsibilities

• Support SU to access community and social activities.
• Assist with day-to-day independence and community participation for SU.

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Flexibility

People skills

Independence support

Education

NVQ 2 in Adult Social Care

Job description

Rate of Pay:£15.62 per hour self-employed) FEMALE ONLY

Hours of work: 8 hrs per week over 2 days (4 hours per day Tuesday and Thursday)

Nature of the job role:

This role is for a Personal Assistant supporting SU to develop and maintain their day-to-day independence. The successful applicant will provide support with accessing the community, social and recreational activities.

The role would suit someone who is reliable, friendly, approachable and enjoys supporting others to live as independently as possible

Main Duties:

Support SU to access community and social activities.

Social Duties:

Support SU to access community and social activities; SU is a wheelchair user, successful applicant will need to be a car driver.

Qualifications: None specifically required, but NVQ 2 or higher in Adult Social Care would be beneficial.

DBS required. It is important to have a DBS check when working with children– this will be completed before starting work.

Skills & Experience:

• Reliable, trustworthy and responsible, with a willingness to be flexible to meet the employer’s needs.
• A friendly, approachable and talkative personality, with the ability to build a positive working relationship.
• Patient, understanding and respectful of the employer’s individual needs and preferences.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
• A genuine interest in supporting someone to develop their independence and quality of life.