Personal assistant/Carer

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

Job summary

A private client in Melton Mowbray is looking for a reliable and positive personal assistant to provide support for a football fan with cerebral palsy. Responsibilities include assisting with transfers using a hoist, personal care, meal preparation, and community engagement. The role requires at least 21 hours per week, offering benefits like annual leave and pension contributions. Ideal candidates will have experience in manual handling and a compassionate approach.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata)

Pension contributions

Paid DBS check if not already certified

Qualifications

• Experience in personal assistance with special needs.
• Knowledge of ceiling track hoist operations.
• Ability to provide compassionate and reliable care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transfers using a ceiling track hoist.
• Help with personal care tasks such as dressing and bathing.
• Prepare meals and assist with grocery shopping.

Skills

Experience with manual handling

Hoist operation

Reliability

Positive attitude

Job description

Football fan requires daily support

Preferred days/times:
Sun -3.5hrs AM – 6.30-7.00am start
Mon -3.5hrs AM – 6am-7am start
Monday-Sunday:
Teatime: 1 hour – 5pm-6pm
Bedtime: 1 hour – 9.30pm start

Total 21 hours per week

Tasks/duties:
To assist with transfers using ceiling track hoist for bed to wheelchair/toilet, lower body shower/washing, dressing, monitoring skin, applying creams, setting up medication, shopping if required, preparation of meal and drinks, laundry and essential cleaning.

Client main diagnosis:
Cerebral palsy
Curvature of the spine -Scoliosis was surgically fixed in childhood with rods.
Minimal flexion at hips.
Left sided weakness
Nerve damage from cellulitis / nerve pain
Hypertension
Acid reflux
History of leg ulcers

Manual Handling
Ceiling track hoist use required

Pets
None

Communication:
No communication barriers

Client enjoys:
an active social life. They enjoy getting out and about in his community, they go out daily into the town to the local coffee shop and meets friends.
They are a Nottingham Forest supporter, and used to attend matches with their Dad
They enjoy attending concerts and can get themself in their motorised wheelchair to local amenities such as the GP surgery and Sainsbury’s.
They manage their own shopping.

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, and positive with experience with manual handling and using a hoist

Genuine applicants only please.

Benefits for an employed PA include 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata) Pension, Tax and NI contributions

DBS paid for by funding authority, (if you don’t already have a certificate).

The advert may close before the deadline date if a high number of responses are received

Role subject to interview and references.