Personal Assistant (Leicestershire)

TN United Kingdom; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support a young individual with specific health needs. This role involves providing essential personal care, administering medication, and facilitating community access. The ideal candidate will be responsible, reliable, and proactive, ensuring a positive experience for the client. This position offers a permanent contract with flexible hours, perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in someone's life. If you are passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities and are ready to take on this rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid annual leave

Pension contributions

Tax and NI contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand non-verbal cues.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including feeding and bathing.
• Assist with medication and community access.

Skills

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Community Access Support

Communication Skills

Job description

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Leicestershire County Council

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

PLEASE NOTE: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL IS NOT THE EMPLOYER FOR THIS JOB. YOU WILL EITHER BE SELF-EMPLOYED OR DIRECTLY EMPLOYED BY THE INDIVIDUAL THAT YOU WILL BE SUPPORTING.

Job Reference: AE707272

Rate: £15.21 per hour if directly employed or £19.00 per hour if self-employed

Hours: 24 hours per week - three days per week of 8 hours per day, for thirteen weeks per year during college holidays

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 8th May 2025

A young person requires support from a Personal Assistant.

Role Requirements

You will be required to provide support with:

• cutting up food and feeding
• administering medication
• continence needs
• bathing
• accessing the community

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, positive and proactive. Genuine applicants only please.

Benefits for an employed PA include:

• 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Pension, tax and NI contributions

The role is subject to interview, references and a DBS check (paid for by the funding authority if you don't already have a certificate).

Client Preferences

The client enjoys:

• Mr Tumble
• The Wiggles
• Disney films
• All music
• Animals, especially dogs - the client has a rabbit and two cats
• Going on holiday
• Food

They do not like loud noises and are touch sensitive.

Client Health Information

The client has been diagnosed with:

• Beta Propeller Associated Neurodegeneration (BPAN) which damages the nervous system and affects development.
• Epilepsy and has a history of seizures.
• Left sided weakness.

The client wears Piedro boots when mobilising and requires a wheelchair if they need to walk further than 20 metres. They always use a wheelchair when outdoors.

Non-verbal and facial body language is used to anticipate the client’s needs. They can point to things and use key words which is their preferred method of communication. They know some Makaton, however, do not use it themselves.

The client also communicates via the Picture exchange communication system at school, and using photos, pictures and objects of reference.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Telephone: [phone]

Email:

and return it to the email address above. Please remember to quote reference number AE707272 as part of your application.

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This advert has been placed by Leicestershire County Council on behalf of a direct payments recipient. Leicestershire County Council is not the employer. You will either be self-employed or directly employed by the individual that you will be supporting.