Personal Assistant

Overview

Are you a caring, positive person who loves supporting others to meet people, explore, and enjoy new things? I am a friendly, fun-loving young man living at home with my mum, my dog, and my cat. I experienced a severe brain injury following a cardiac arrest when I was younger, so I now need round-the-clock support from both my family and a small care team.

About my needs

I have limited mobility and use a hoist for transfers. I’m also visually impaired and non-verbal, so it’s important that my support workers get to know the ways I communicate. I eat and take all my medication through a PEG.

I love getting out and about, being active in the community, and enjoying things that are age-appropriate and meaningful. Having the right support around me helps make all this possible, so I’m looking for someone who really cares and wants to be part of that.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with daily activities and mobility needs, including transfers using a hoist.
• Support communication and understanding of needs for a non-verbal individual.
• Assist with feeding and medication administration through a PEG, as required.
• Support participation in outings and community activities, and help maintain a routine that supports wellbeing.
• Communicate clearly, be patient, calm, kind, reliable, and enjoy engaging with activities and meeting people.
• Work with the family and care team to ensure safety and well-being at all times.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Essential: full UK driving licence and confidence driving a mobility-adapted vehicle, as regular outings are part of the role.
• Male preference (not essential) due to personal care involved.
• Experience in complex care or learning disabilities is a bonus.
• Non-smoker due to respiratory health considerations.
• Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday – times to be agreed, usually from 8am until 5pm.

Safeguarding and Diversity

Solo Support Services recognises that everyone has the right to be safe from abuse and neglect. We will actively promote the safety, health and well-being of everyone in our care by fostering an honest, open, caring and supportive climate within the organisation.

We believe that safeguarding is everyone\’s responsibility. 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.

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.