Oakwood PA
Could you be an Oakwood Personal Assistant?
Oakwood are looking for an enthusiastic Personal Assistant, to provide support on a 1:1 basis to individuals who have a learning or physical disability. By working as part of our wider team you could make a real difference by supporting us to develop and grow the Oakwood service.
Principal responsibilities
• To fully understand and support the process of PA support for our prospective clients
• To fully understand the individuals needs and goals.
• Assist clients with personal care routines, including toileting and ensuring they are dressed appropriately for the day.
• Collecting/dropping off clients at their home address before and after activities
• Supporting individuals with meals and drinks
• Administering medications as prescribed and monitoring health
• Assisting with mobility
• Listening actively to clients’ needs and concerns
• Supporting clients to engage in their chosen activities
• To support and encourage independence and help them to develop social, soft and hard skills.
• To liaise effectively with care staff, family members, colleagues and other professionals; working always in the best interests of the client.
• To develop and maintain excellent and effective relationships with all stakeholders; for example: families and carers.
• To build a thorough understanding of every aspect of the Trust’s care provision services, including Supported Living and WorkTaste services.
• To ensure that the Rossendale Trust is represented in a professional manner at all times.
• To work closely with the Day Service Manager and Day Service Team Leaders. To work as part of a team, attending team meetings and supervisions as required.
Working for the Rossendale Trust can offer you a rewarding career supporting people with a disability to live full and meaningful lives. You will be working in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment.
It is essential that applicants have a full driving licence and use of their own car with business insurance.
What we can offer you:
- Fortnightly pay and double pay on all Bank Holidays
- Health cash plan
- A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
- Life Assurance (qualifying period applies)
- Career progression opportunities
- Long Service Awards
- Team building and social events
- Recommend a Friend Scheme
- Pension Scheme
Working Hours:
35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Rate of pay: £12.45 per hour.
Experience is welcome but not essential, as training will be provided.
For more information read our job profile.
You can apply online by following the link below.
Apply Online
If you would an informal chat about the role then please contact Jason Blythe on 01260 251501 or email [email protected]
Closing Date: Friday 4th July at 12 noon
