Personal Assistant/Support worker
| Posting date: | 05 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £17 per hour self-employed PA, £13.21 per hour directly employed PA |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 July 2025 |
| Location: | Castle Donington, Derby |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | LCC Direct Payment Recipient |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AE227947 |
Summary
Young person requires support with enjoying their hobbies
Preferred days/times:
8.30-3.30 Mondays
Tasks/duties:
To take the client out for the day, for example to the farm.
7 hours per week
Client main diagnosis:
Smith-Lemi-Opriz Syndrome and associated Learning Disabilities.
Focal epilepsy – Takes medication – under control no seizure for several years
Requires disabled toilet but doesn’t like the door locked – PA to stand outside
Needs to rest legs while walking so will take periodic breaks
Communication:
The client uses vocal communication and Makaton – if they go out they will need help as they cannot read and write
Can become frustrated when cannot be understood however does not exhibit challenging behaviours
Client enjoys:
going to the farm as they love animals, they also like cars, the cinema, discos, music, cooking and swimming - they get in and out of the pool with assistance
PA to have their own vehicle and full, clean, driving licence. Mileage payable of £9 per week.
No pets
This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, positive and proactive who enjoys being active.
Genuine applicants only please.
Benefits for an employed PA include 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata) Pension, Tax and NI contributions
Enhanced DBS required which will be paid for by funding authority
Role subject to interview and references.
Preferred days/times:
8.30-3.30 Mondays
Tasks/duties:
To take the client out for the day, for example to the farm.
7 hours per week
Client main diagnosis:
Smith-Lemi-Opriz Syndrome and associated Learning Disabilities.
Focal epilepsy – Takes medication – under control no seizure for several years
Requires disabled toilet but doesn’t like the door locked – PA to stand outside
Needs to rest legs while walking so will take periodic breaks
Communication:
The client uses vocal communication and Makaton – if they go out they will need help as they cannot read and write
Can become frustrated when cannot be understood however does not exhibit challenging behaviours
Client enjoys:
going to the farm as they love animals, they also like cars, the cinema, discos, music, cooking and swimming - they get in and out of the pool with assistance
PA to have their own vehicle and full, clean, driving licence. Mileage payable of £9 per week.
No pets
This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, positive and proactive who enjoys being active.
Genuine applicants only please.
Benefits for an employed PA include 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata) Pension, Tax and NI contributions
Enhanced DBS required which will be paid for by funding authority
Role subject to interview and references.