Job Description:
Are you a caring, reliable and compassionate person looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day?
Solsken Ltd is currently recruiting Female Personal Assistants in Newark NG24, Nottinghamshire to join our friendly and professional care team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support an individual with a spinal cord injury in the comfort of their own home, helping them to live safely, comfortably and as independently as possible.
Please note: We are not currently offering sponsorship opportunities.
Due to the nature of the role, including personal care, this position is open to female applicants only. This is considered an occupational requirement.
About the Role
You will be supporting an individual with a spinal cord injury who is paraplegic and requires complex care support within their own home. This is a person-centred role that involves supporting all aspects of daily living, including personal care, safe moving and handling, meal preparation, household routines, companionship, and support to access meaningful activities both at home and within the community.
As part of the role, applicants must be confident preparing everyday meals in line with the individual’s preferences, including traditional English meals. Guidance will be provided around the individual’s dietary needs, likes and dislikes.
The individual has a large, friendly dog in the home, so applicants must be comfortable working in a household with a large dog.
For applicants wishing to work day shifts, a full UK driving licence is required, as the individual has a mobility vehicle and enjoys being supported to access activities and opportunities within the community.
Previous experience in complex care or supporting someone with a spinal injury would be beneficial, but it is not essential. What matters most to us is that you are kind, patient, dependable and genuinely passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
At Solsken Ltd, we believe our staff should feel confident, supported and valued. That is why we provide nurse-led clinical training to all staff, giving you the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Support the individual with all aspects of daily living, in line with their care plan, risk assessments and identified outcomes.
- Assist with personal care in a respectful and dignified way, promoting privacy, choice and independence at all times.
- Support with safe moving and handling in line with training, competency sign-off, care guidance and risk assessments.
- Prepare meals in line with the individual’s preferences, including traditional English meals, while following any dietary guidance within the care plan.
- Provide healthcare and clinical support in line with your training, competencies and agreed care protocols.
- Help keep the individual clinically safe by observing for any changes in presentation, following escalation procedures and reporting concerns promptly.
- Promote independence, dignity, choice, well-being and quality of life.
- Support the individual to take part in meaningful activities at home and within the community, helping them work towards their identified goals and outcomes.
- Work in line with CQC regulations, company policies, safeguarding procedures and relevant health and social care legislation.
- Work closely with healthcare professionals, managers and colleagues to ensure safe, consistent and person-centred support.
- Maintain accurate, factual and up-to-date care records in line with company policy and regulatory requirements.
- Provide reassurance, companionship and consistent support while respecting the individual’s home, wishes and routines.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for applicants who are:
- Compassionate, patient and person-centred.
- Reliable, committed and professional.
- Calm, respectful and attentive in their approach.
- Confident communicating with others.
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Comfortable supporting with personal care and daily living tasks.
- Confident preparing everyday meals, including traditional English meals, according to the individual’s preferences.
- Comfortable working in a home with a large dog.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
- Willing to complete training and work towards a Level 2/3 Health and Social Care Diploma.
For day shift applicants, you must also hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable supporting the individual to access the community using their mobility vehicle.
You will also need to provide two valid references and two forms of identification.
Desirable, But Not Essential
- Previous care experience.
- Experience supporting individuals with complex care needs.
- Experience supporting individuals with spinal cord injury, paraplegia or mobility needs.
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
- DBS certificate on the Update Service.
Working Hours
Flexible full-time hours are available. Shift patterns include:
- 08:00–20:00 - Day Shift 2:1
- 20:00–08:00 - Waking Night Shift 2:1
Alternate weekends are required.
What We Offer
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Full nurse-led clinical training.
- Ongoing support from our management and clinical teams.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- A supportive, friendly and professional working environment.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference every day.
At Solsken Ltd, we are passionate about delivering care that truly makes a difference. We value our staff and invest in their development, ensuring they feel supported, skilled and confident in their role.
If you are looking for a rewarding career in care and want to be part of a team that is committed to excellence, compassion and person-centred support, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: We are not currently offering sponsorship opportunities.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in the life of someone we support.
Pay: £15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
Experience:
Language:
- Fluent English (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
