AddressABOUT ME
I am a 53-year-old lady who lives in Hammersmith & Fulham in London with my Mum. I am a leading self-advocate, disability activist and consultant who also works alongside individual’s with learning disabilities to support them to lead fulfilling lives. I have a network of friends and colleagues around the country who are important to me. I am also the co-author of the Keys to Citizenship (with my friend Simon Duffy) and as part of this I spend time travelling both in the UK and overseas, speaking to people about the book.
It is important to me to be able to live my life like anyone else and to live as independently as I can. I want to be able to have control over my own life and be able to make my own mistakes so that I can learn from them.
I enjoy watching football and am a season ticket holder at Arsenal football club.
I use a wheelchair but can stand for short periods of time and am working with a personal trainer to strengthen the muscles in my legs.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Do you want to help someone to have a real life?
On a day-to-day basis, I require 1:1 support; one hour in the mornings usually around 8.30am to help me to get up and ready for the day and one hour in the evenings usually around 9pm. It is important to me that I am given time to try and do things for myself and will ask for help if I am finding something difficult. Once a week for 2 hours I will also require support with domestic tasks such as cleaning, washing and ironing and may also require help with shopping.
There may also be times when I will require you to accompany me on trips overseas and therefore you be required to have a valid passport.
ABOUT YOU
I am looking for someone who can see me as me and who is willing to help me to look forward as well as encouraging me to try new things and activities. 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, 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.
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’.
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.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a covering letter and your CV to office-north@solosupportservices.co.uk.
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: www.solosupportservices.co.uk/aboutus
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £12.50-£15.62 per hour
Expected hours: 8 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Shift:
- Day shift
Licence/Certification:
- Passport (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/03/2024
Reference ID: SOLOWPZ
