LE7 Enhanced DBS (child) & auto insurance req’d
15 hours per week plus 30 miles per week allowance at 45p/mile.
THIS IS FOR A SELF-EMPLOYED PA.
Wages and mileage reimbursement paid monthly.
Support disabled person with complex and fluctuating needs with household chores, organising, errands, appointments, and social inclusion.
Personal care only required when condition deteriorates. Stable at this time. Details can be discussed.
No communication issues, but client does suffer with anxiety and overwhelm and will need someone willing to be helpful and suggestive if there are obvious things to do.
Requires enhanced DBS to be around disabled person’s child and appropriate auto insurance to support the disabled person in their role as parent which also involves transportation with the client and their child at times.
Leicestershire County Council (LCC) strongly recommend a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check is completed when employing a new PA, LCC will support the application and can pay for this.
The schedule may have minor changes as the year goes on as it is subject to school timetables, but the ‘work day’ will generally always surround school hours and transportation.
In the longterm, the role may pivot more toward the transportation needs of the client in support of any possible work, volunteering, education, or respite undertaken.
Current General Schedule:
Mon. Wed. Fri.
11:30-3:30
Tues. & Thur.
2:30-4:00
Breaks, minor changes, and ad hoc replacement hours can be arranged and discussed in advance.
An important aspect of this role is being punctual and reliable.
This would suit someone who is flexible to minor changes with advance notice.
Genders which may apply for this job – Female
Hours per week – 15 hours per week
Hourly rate – £16/hour self-employed
Area – Charnwood
Driving licence required – Yes
Employer has pets – Yes
Employer is smoker – No
Required care experience – awareness of following prescribed medication protocols, dressing and/or toileting), lived experience, mental health, neuro-divergent (such as autism or ADHD), personal care (such as washing, physical disability, supporting parenting
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