Position Title: Personal Assistant
Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
Hourly Rate: £11.44
Hours Per Week: Part Time
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Reference: SOLOGEIN
ABOUT THE ROLE
I am a 42-year-old female living in the Caunton Area of Newark. I enjoy gardening and cooking. I am looking for a care assistant to join my team to assist me with personal and domestic care, and to help me when accessing the community. I like to be sociable and don’t like to feel lonely.
ABOUT YOU
I am looking for an individual who is warm and non-judgmental and who can help me keep my home a safe and tidy space. This will include, but is not limited to, help with general housework, helping me prepare meals and assisting me with gardening. I enjoy having company and like being able to express my sense of humor without being judged or feeling pressured.
The successful candidate will be reliable and caring. I enjoy chatting and having a laugh. It is also really important that I feel safe and comfortable in my own home.
While experience in a similar role is desirable, it is not essential. However, due to my healthcare needs, it is essential you are able to drive so that you can support me with attending medical appointments when necessary.
The working pattern for this job will be discussed at the point of interview.
BENEFITS
In return for your dedication, you’ll receive:
• 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time positions).
• Company pension scheme after 3 months’ service, subject to the scheme rules.
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 everyone’s responsibility.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a covering letter and your CV to dpssenquiries@solosupportservices.co.uk.
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.
Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Therefore, applications will be shared with them for consideration. We will anonymise 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:
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.44 per hour
Expected hours: 3 per week
Benefits:
• Company pension
Licence/Certification:
• UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SOLOGEIN