Personal Care Assistant

Position Title: Personal/Care Assistant

Location: Banbury

Hourly Rate: £12.21 for day hours and £12.21 for sleep in hours

Hours Per Week: 24 hours, including 8-hour sleep night

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Job Reference: SOLOWKS

ABOUT THE ROLE

I am looking for a Personal Assistants to join my existing team to support me within my own home as well as out in the community. I am a charming, outgoing, active young gentleman living in my fully adapted flat with my carers, but I also spend time at home with my parents over the weekends. I have Cerebral Palsy and require 24-hour care, I need support with all tasks of daily living, such as personal care, food preparation, transfers via a hoist, social and emotional support. I would like a carer who would fit in my existing care team and who will support me to lead an independent and fulfilling life. I enjoy, listening to music, bingo and going to meet my friends.

ABOUT YOU

I am looking for individuals with a caring, patient nature to join my team and get to know me, understanding my needs. You need to be honest, calm and have a good sense of humour and a zest for life. Being a good English speaker is an essential skill for this post, and although training and previous experience will be an advantage it is not essential, as full training will be given.

HOURS

Friday 2pm until Saturday 2pm this included an 8 hour sleeping night.

BENEFITS

In return for your dedication, youll 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.

?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 Long Service Awards.

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 provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, 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 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 everyones responsibility.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a covering letter and your CV to office-north @ solosupportservices.co.uk, using the Job Reference SOLOWKS in the email subject line.

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.