Compassionate Personal Assistant for Accessible Living

LCC Direct Payment Recipient; Coalville (UT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata)

Pension, Tax and NI contributions

DBS paid for by funding authority

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service is seeking a compassionate Shared Lives Carer to assist a sociable client in daily living on a temporary six-month basis. The role includes personal care, meal preparation, medication support, and help with household tasks in a home setting.

The successful candidate will work a flexible rota, provide cover for sickness/holidays, and support access to the community while ensuring privacy, dignity and respect for the client.

Qualifications

• Flexible rota with ability to cover sickness/holidays.
• Experience in personal care and medication assistance.
• Respectful of client's privacy, dignity, values and beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Assists with showering and personal care as required.
• Assists with all meal and drink preparation in line with healthy diet.
• Provides assistance with daily medication.
• Provides support with all household tasks (laundry, cleaning, dishes).
• Supports client to access the community and engage in activities.
• Willingness to drive; own car not required but license preferred.
• Aware that client may wake at night and require reassurance.

Skills

Reliability

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Time management

Job description

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service is seeking a compassionate Shared Lives Carer to assist a sociable client in daily living on a temporary six-month basis. The role includes personal care, meal preparation, medication support, and help with household tasks in a home setting.

The successful candidate will work a flexible rota, provide cover for sickness/holidays, and support access to the community while ensuring privacy, dignity and respect for the client.