WorkTaste Personal Support Assistant
Could you be a Personal Support Assistant?
The Rossendale Trust provides supported living care to adults with learning disabilities and some physical disabilities. Through our WorkTaste project, our PA service provides invaluable support to individuals and families to live independently in the community.
This position involves providing stimulating activities depending on the client’s requirements, promoting client’s independence and maintaining a safe and supportive environment. This role may involve personal care. In addition, daily travel to and from the client’s residence and travel to the desired activity or work placement will be required.
Working Hours: 15-30 hours per week (depending on client’s requirements), worked over 4 days Monday to Thursday. Evening and weekend working may also be required in this role.
Location: Head office – Macclesfield, possible work locations – Macclesfield, Crewe, Nantwich, Winsford, Sandbach, Congleton, Northwich, Poynton & Stockport and surrounding areas.
Pay rate: £11.67 per hour
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant or in a care-related background where personal care is required is desirable.
• Flexibility over working hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Driving License is essential with business insurance (mileage allowance paid)
• Compassion and Empathy. A genuine desire to make a positive impact on clients’
lives.
• Patience and Adaptability: Ability to handle various situations with flexibility.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with colleagues, families, and external professionals.
For a full Job description please follow the link below. If you would like an informal chat about the role you can also contact the HR Department at hr@rossendaletrust.org or call 01260 251503.
Applications can be made online by following the link below.
