PA required for individual in Wigston – LM41220

An individual requires some support accessing activities in the community and attending appointments.

Preferred days/times:
3 hours Monday 6.30-9.30pm
3 hours alternate Wednesdays 6.30-9.30pm and 3 hours flexible the following week

Tasks/duties:
The client will need supporting with activities including meal and recipe planning/ walking his dog/ going to local activities/ accessing clubs.
Some personal care may be required intermittently.
The PA will be required to drive the client’s wheelchair accessible vehicle and have a full, clean, UK driving licence and be over 25 due to insurance needs.

Client main diagnosis:
Neurodiverse and a Sensory processing disorder amongst other health conditions

Communication:
Communication can be variable due to health conditions, at times there may be Slurred speech, they sometime use an AAC talker to aid communication

Moving and Handling:
The client requires support with all transfers; they use a wheelchair to mobilise

Client enjoys:
Cinema, bowling, making blankets and has a good sense of humour.

Pets:
It is important that you like dogs, the client has a large dog friendly dog that can be quite lively. You may occasionally need to be with him, this might include taking him for a walk with the client.

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and proactive.

DBS paid for by funding authority, (if you don’t already have a certificate).
Role subject to interview and references.

Genders which may apply for this job – Any

Hours per week – 6 hours per week

Hourly rate – £16 per hour pending uplift

Area – Blaby, Oadby and Wigston

Driving licence required – Yes

Employer has pets – Yes

Employer is smoker – No

Required care experience – moving and handling (such as hoisting and/or help to transfer), neuro-divergent (such as autism or ADHD), personal care (such as washing, dressing and/or toileting), physical disability