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 25-year-old male who has a diagnosis of complex epilepsy. I am looking for a caring individual to join our support team to work with myself to live my life to the full. I am looking for someone to support me to live as independent as possible, encouraging me to access the community as well as supporting me within my home, which I share with my family. My Personal Assistant would be fully trained to assist me with my urgent care needs and respond effectively to my epilepsy, recognizing my seizures and administering my rescue medication following my protocols. Throughout my day I require support to complete my day-to-day tasks as independently as I can, knowing that my Personal Assistant is on hand should I need assistance with my personal care, meal preparation, accessing the community, attending the gym, medication administration or any other activities which could arise. ABOUT YOU I am looking for an individual who is reliable, trustworthy, kind and caring, whilst being able to have a good sense of humor and encourage me to live my best life. The candidate would be required to use their own initiative and be able to respond to urgent situations efficiently. Car drivers with a full, clean driving license are essential, and candidates must meet the requirements for motor insurance purposes.You will be required to get to know myself through meetings, shadowing, and a bespoke training programme. You will receive all mandatory training and specialised training annually. 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 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 apply below. 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. ADZN1_UKTJ