Personal Assistant/Carer

LCC Direct Payment Recipient; Leicester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Leicester is seeking a Personal Assistant to help a young LGBT person improve their independence and enjoy a varied lifestyle. The role requires mental health experience, a good sense of humor, and the ability to adapt to various situations. Applicants must have access to their own vehicle and will assist with daily tasks, community access, and administrative support. This is a genuine opportunity requiring responsible and reliable candidates.

Benefits

DBS paid for by funding authority

Training provided

Qualifications

• Must have access to own vehicle.
• Experience in mental health support.
• Ability to assist with mobility and communication difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support with accessing the community.
• Help with bathing, hygiene, and linen changes.
• Assist with transportation to appointments and events.
• Aid in admin tasks such as phone calls and emails.

Skills

Mental health experience

Good sense of humour

Flexibility

Acceptance of LGBT

Job description

Young LGBT person needs support to lead a fun and varied lifestyle

Preferred days/times:
To be confirmed with person and PA. Flexibility required
PA is required to have access to their own vehicle, mental health experience, a good sense of humour, ability to adapt to a variety of situations, and be accepting of LGBT people (it is not essential that the PA is LGBT)

Tasks/duties:
Support with accessing the community
Support with having a shower and bathing including help getting in and out of the bath or shower (client will provide training) and support with feminine hygiene
Support with changing bed linen, preparing meals, food shopping, and laundry
Support with reaching their goals of improving their independence and continuing with their voluntary work
Transport to and from appointments and social events – PA required to have use of their own vehicle. A small foldable electric or manual wheelchair will be transported in the boot – client will show how to do this correctly. Transfer support in and out of the car. The wheelchair is small and can fit in the boot of most cars
Assistance with admin tasks such as helping with phone calls, and wording emails correctly

Client main diagnosis:
Cerebral Palsy
Chronic lung condition
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Mental health
Emotional Unstable Personality disorder (EUPD)
Mixed anxiety and Depressive disorder

Manual Handling
The client has limited mobility and uses a wheelchair which will be required to be lifted in and out of the boot of the car
Support with getting in and out of the shower or bath and car – training will be provided
Communication:
The client talks very quietly so will often use a communication app as and when needed

Client enjoys:
Their voluntary work, going to the cinema, visiting coffee shops, theme parks, and exploring new places.

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs
Genuine applicants only please.
DBS paid for by funding authority, (if you don’t already have a certificate).
Role subject to interview and references.
The advert may close before the deadline date if a high number of responses are received