Personal Assistant Ref:SOLOLKD

Position Title: Personal Assistant Location: Rugby, CV21 Hourly Rate: £12 per hour Hours Per Week: 12 hours each Sunday, plus respite hours of up to 4 weeks per year of 24-hour care (168 hours x 4). Additional hours could be discussed with the successful candidate. Vacancy Type: Permanent Job Reference: SOLOLKD ABOUT THE ROLE I am a 25-year-old male who has a diagnosis of complex epilepsy. I am looking for a caring individual to join my support team to assist me in living my life to the fullest. The Personal Assistant will support me in achieving independence, encouraging community access, and assisting me within my home, which I share with my family. The Personal Assistant will be trained to assist with my urgent care needs, respond effectively to my epilepsy, recognize my seizures, and administer rescue medication following protocols. Throughout the day, I require support to complete daily tasks as independently as possible, knowing that my Personal Assistant is available for assistance with personal care, meal preparation, community access, attending the gym, medication administration, or any other activities that may arise. ABOUT YOU I am looking for an individual who is reliable, trustworthy, kind, and caring, with a good sense of humor to encourage me to live my best life. The candidate must use initiative and respond to urgent situations efficiently. Car drivers with a full, clean driving license are essential, and candidates must meet motor insurance requirements. You will be required to get to know me through meetings, shadowing, and a bespoke training program. All mandatory and specialized training will be provided annually. BENEFITS In return for your dedication, you will 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 scheme rules. Opportunity to join our Cash Back Health Plan after successful completion of the probation period. Free training and development for all roles. Access to wellbeing and support tools. ‘Star of the Month’ rewards. And so much more! SAFER RECRUITMENT All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be conditional pending receipt of two satisfactory references (see our Safer Recruitment Policy for more information). SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT Solo Support Services recognizes 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 organization. We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in applying for the position, please apply below. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and promote accessibility and inclusivity for all. Solo Support Services is committed to recruitment and promotion based on 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 organization is committed to treating your application fairly on these grounds. Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Applications will be shared with them for consideration. We will anonymize all information provided to us to ensure your data is kept confidential prior to an offer of interview. You can view our privacy policy on our website.

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