Job Title: (Bank) Personal Assistant
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: From £13.05 per hour with overtime available
Job type: Full time/Part time – Permanent
Select Lifestyles Limited was established in 2007, and we provide Specialist Support for individuals with additional needs. Our Service Users may be people living with Challenging
Behaviours, Adults living with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health, Autism and Complex Health Needs such as Epilepsy and Acquired Brain Injuries.
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a variety of our bespoke packages located at either Stoke-On-Trent (ST12), Penkridge (ST19) or Fulford (ST11) for bank (0-hour contract) permanent positions. (Daytime or Weekends, you choose what works for you by providing your availability one month in advance where possible!)
In this role, you will be required to support our Service Users live their day-to-day lives as independently as possible. The roles that we offer are extremely fulfilling and rewarding for the right candidates, and there will be lots to do and get involved in, working closely to achieve individual support plans outlined by Select Lifestyles Limited.
You’ll go home every single day knowing that you’ve helped make a difference in someone’s life, enabling and empowering vulnerable people toward achieving more and more independence and integration into their local communities.
You will support our Service Users in all aspects of daily living, this could include various domestic tasks, meal preparation, budgeting, engaging in activities and accompanying individuals at leisure activities or other outings into the community.
Main Responsibilities
- Following the individualised support plans, which work towards achieving each person’s unique goals and aspirations.
- Provide innovative and person-centred care for the people we support either on a 1-2-1 or 2-1-2 basis.
- Embracing and fulfilling our company value to give every single Service User the support to live life to the full and as independently as possible.
- Keep accurate and detailed records of Daily Notes, Risk Assessments, Medication Administration Records and Accident and Incidents Reports.
- Liaise with Professionals, Service Users Families, our in-house Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, Learning Disability Nurse and other Agencies when required.
The Ideal Candidate
- Full UK Driving License Required (Manual Preferred)
- You must be willing to commit to a minimum of x2 shifts per month to keep up to date with fluid client needs and staff training requirements.
- You must be a compassionate, empathetic, and engaging person, that will always go that little bit further while helping and supporting others.
- Be available for varying from 7 to 12 hour shifts
- Full Training + Care Certificates preferred but this is not essential as we can provide full training.
Benefits
- 28 days of Annual Leave (Pro-Rata for Part time staff)
- Incredible company culture, and we are always raising money for charities, good causes and the local community.
- Give you real career progression opportunities.
- Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Recognition.
- Company pension
- Reward long-term staff with our 10 Year Loyalty Bonus
Please note that all successful applicants will be required to provide Select Lifestyles Limited with 2 written References and will undergo a full DBS check. Select Lifestyles Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Support Worker, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Enabler, Carer, Care Worker, Care Assist, Care Coordinator, Care Assistant, Social Worker, Vulnerable Adult, Support Assistant, Adult Support Worker, Special Needs Support, Adult Care Assistant, Mental Health Support will be considered for this role
