Personal Assistant (Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire)

Leicestershire County Council; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A young gentleman in Woodhouse Eaves seeks a supportive individual to assist him in accessing the community and enhancing his independence. The role involves providing 1:1 support for activities such as shopping and social outings. Applicants must be responsible and have their own vehicle.

Qualifications

• Must have a full, clean driving licence.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to the client for community access.
• Assist with shopping, budgeting, and engaging in activities.
• Transport the client to various locations.

Skills

Responsibility

Reliability

Positivity

Proactivity

Patience

Job description

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

Job Reference: TS705907

Location: Woodhouse Eaves LE12

Rate:£17 per hour for self employed

Hours:4 hours per week, to be worked during the weekend

Contract:Permanent

Closing Date: 4th June 2025

A young gentleman in the Woodhouse Eaves area requires support to access the community and increase their independence.

Role Requirements

You will be required to provide support the client with:

• shopping
• budgeting
• accessing the community
• engaging in voluntary and work opportunities

The client requires 1:1 support to assist with maximising their independence and to access community social and recreational activities.

4 hours per week, to be worked during the weekend.On most weekends, this would be between 12.30pm and 4.30pm on a Saturday; however, some flexibility to work Friday afternoons / early evenings (with mutual agreement) would be appreciated.

You will be required to transport the client to places of interest, so you must have your own vehicle and a full, clean, driving licence.

The client has autism, and is unable to recognise risk and keep himself safe without support. The client likes to go for walks, cinema, bowling and shopping.

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

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

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Tracy Smith

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please forward an up to date CV by email to [e-mail] or complete the application form and return it to the email address above. Please remember to quote reference number TS705907as 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 be directly employed by the individual that you will be supporting.