Personal Assistant

PetroQuest Energy LLC; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

About Me

I'm a female living at home with my assistant dog Jessi. I'm outgoing; I work in patient and public involvement in health research for the University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals; I also enjoy shopping and a good roast dinner!

I am a season ticket holder for Leicester City Football Club and attend many home games and some away games. When I'm at home I enjoy crafting, listening to audiobooks, doing jigsaws, and playing board games.

I have a spinal cord injury (broken neck) and am therefore paralyzed. I have limited use of my arms and hands. I need support in most aspects of my life; if you need to do something for yourself and your environment it is likely you will need to help me with it!

I want to have quality of life with care and support to maintain my interests and provide my needs. I love my bungalow and need someone who has an eye for detail when carrying out domestic duties to try to keep it nice and things in order.

About You

I am looking for a PA(s) to deliver person-centred care and help me live my life to the fullest.

The ideal candidate does not have to have experience in care, as full training will be provided. You must be able to support with my assistant dog, work independently following my routines, be able to think on the job regarding my condition and be willing to undertake a wide variety of tasks, including but not limited to domestic support such as cooking, ironing and cleaning, undertaking short journeys to places like the pharmacy, shops or vets.

You must have a clean and valid driver's licence, be able to use your own vehicle for work and potentially be willing to learn to drive my Mercedes Sprinter.

It is important that you are open-minded and get to know how best to support me. It is also important that you can be flexible, as I live a busy life where no two days are the same and due to this there may be times when I require support at different times during the day.

You will be employed by Solo Support Services but liaising with me on day-to-day matters.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Healthcare or Personal Assistant is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.
• A caring and patient nature with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with great listening skills.
• Ability to support with specific moving and handling tasks, including use of a manual wheelchair.
• Flexibility to work to meet my needs (you may be required to do sleep-ins if required).
• A clean and valid driver's licence.
• Access to own vehicle.
• Literacy and IT skills.
• Reliable, responsible and trustworthy.

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.
• 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.

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.

Hours

Flexible to cover daytime hours Sunday to Wednesday.

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.

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.