Personal Assistant

Position Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Nottingham NG2

Hourly Rate: £13.35

Hours Per Week: 1 waking night per week, plus 6 hours per weekend- day hours

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Job Reference: SOLOLDN

ABOUT THE ROLE

Im a bright 6-year-old girl who lives at home with my family. I was born with a rare metabolic condition, which means I need some extra help to stay safe, healthy and happy. Im looking for someone kind, patient and gentle to join my small team of people who support me. The most important thing is that you take the time to get to know me, how I communicate, what makes me smile, and how I like my days to feel.

My needs are a little complex, and they include personal and medical care, as well as support with my respiratory needs during the night. But Im also just a little girl who enjoys fun, comfort, and feeling safe. Your role will be to help me stay well, support my development, and make sure my days are positive and reassuring. Youll have the chance to build a genuine connection with me and my family, working within our home in a respectful and supportive way.

To help you feel confident, youll receive a full induction including shadow shifts, team introductions and a bespoke training programme tailored to my needs. All mandatory training is provided, along with ongoing specialist training each year. You wont be expected to just know well support you every step of the way.

ABOUT YOU

You will need to be calm, caring and someone who can bring warmth and reassurance, especially when Im not feeling my best. Youre flexible, friendly and happy to get involved in play and everyday routines.

Youre not easily flustered and feel comfortable supporting a child with complex health needs, including overnight respiratory care. I need 1:1 waking night support to make sure I remain safe and well while I sleep, and daytime support when Im not at school. If youre someone who finds meaning in building trusting relationships and making a real difference to one child and her family, this could be the perfect role for you.

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.