Support Worker REF: SOLOMOY

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Position Title: Support Worker / Personal Assistant

Location: Oxford

Hourly Rate: £15.60

Hours Per Week: Flexible Variable hours to be discussed at interview

Vacancy Type: Bank

Job Reference:SOLOMOY

ABOUT THE ROLE

I am an active young lady in my twenties, and I will be starting university at Oxford Brookes University in September. I am looking for a personal assistant to help me outside of university with emotional support with maintaining my mental wellbeing and providing assistance and guidance for me to access and attend activities that I love doing. I may also need help with day-to-day routines such as meal planning/ budget planning and domestic duties.

I have a lot of interests which include animals, helping people, drawing, craft activities, trampolining, horse riding, gymnastics, water activities and swimming.

I have a diagnosis of Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and PTSD and I will need support to understand and process information, communication and social interaction, and reassurance and support because of my anxiety and low self-esteem and how overwhelming and frightening things are for me sometimes. I have a very supportive family, and they would work closely with my PA to help you learn how to support me, and there is training to help you have full understanding of my conditions.

I am a pleasure to be around, and I am eager to find the right person to support me in this new phase of my life in a positive and proactive way; focusing on and developing my strengths, abilities, dreams and aspirations.

ABOUT YOU

• Mainly female support, but males will be considered.
• Professional
• Have a good understanding of spoken English and good communication skills, including being able to listen well and being straight talking
• Be genuine
• Be honest, transparent, reliable and trustworthy
• Be punctual and a good timekeeper
• Be fair, kind and just Be friendly, compassionate, caring and nurturing
• Be patient, understanding, supportive and sympathetic
• Be respectful
• Be consistent and reliable
• Be self-motivated and possess motivational skills but also be able to respect the views and wishes of others
• To have sensitivity (to my needs) and the ability to empathise
• To have good listening skills and be able to provide non – judgmental emotional support
• Be enthusiastic and have a good sense of humour
• Be even tempered and have an easy going, calm and laid-back personality

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 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 everyone’s responsibility.

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.