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Ideal For All Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 5,800 - 7,100; Part time

Job summary

Ideal For All Limited in Redditch is seeking a Personal Assistant to support the SERVICE USER in developing day-to-day independence, including community access and social activities.

The role is female-only, requires a DBS check, and NGV 2 or higher in Adult Social Care is beneficial. It is based in Redditch with 8 hours per week over two days (Tuesday and Thursday).

Qualifications

• DBS check is required prior to starting work.
• NVQ 2 or higher in Adult Social Care would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support SU to access community and social activities.

Skills

Reliability

Friendly personality

Communication skills

Patient and respectful

Proactive

Independence support

Education

NVQ 2 in Adult Social Care

Job description

Personal assistant SJ/SS/10/26

Job Title: Personal assistant SJ/SS/10/26

Job Ref: SJ/SS/10/26

Reporting to: SERVICE USER

Location: Redditch B97

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.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.