Personal Support Worker (BS40707)

Age UK Solihull; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Age UK Solihull is seeking a Personal Assistant / Support Worker in Solihull (B91) to provide person-centred support in a gentleman’s home and local area. You’ll work mornings and evenings, with additional light housework and social activities, to help maintain independence and activity.

The role suits patient, respectful, dependable individuals who can work independently and adapt to changing needs. DBS check, references, and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required (paid by client).
• References will be required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one care and support in the gentleman's home and community.
• Assist with daily routines and promote independence where possible.
• Supervise and assist with personal care as needed.
• Help with meal preparation and dinner routines.
• Carry out light household duties and support social activities.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Reliable

Respectful

Flexible

Job description

Personal Assistant / Support Worker – Location Solihull B91

Part-time support role providing friendly, respectful one-to-one care in a gentleman’s own home and local community.

About the role

A gentleman aged 55, living in the Solihull B91 area, is looking for a reliable, caring and flexible Personal Assistant / Support Worker to provide one-to-one support in his own home and within the local community.

The role would suit someone who is patient, respectful, dependable and able to work independently while following the gentleman’s preferences and daily routines.

Hours and pay

• Morning support: 8:30am to 9:30am, seven days a week.
• Evening support: 5:30pm to 6:30pm, support with dinner.
• Approximately four hours 2 days a week for light house work in total and social activities
• flexibility required to meet the gentleman’s needs.
• Rate of pay: £13.47 per hour.
• Provide friendly, respectful one-to-one support and supervision.
• Assist with daily routines and promote independence where possible.
• Provide supervision and assistance with personal care.
• Support with meal preparation and dinner routines.
• Carry out light household duties as required.
• Support social activities and access to the local community.
• Work flexibly to meet the gentleman’s changing needs.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check required; this will be paid for by the client.
• References will be required.
• Right to work in the UK.

About you

• Caring, patient, reliable and respectful.
• Flexible and able to work independently.
• Comfortable working in a home where there is a dog.
• Able to provide support in a calm, professional and dignified manner.
• Over 25 years old and able to drive the gentleman’s mobility car.