PA required in Swepstone for fun, gentle-natured young man – Ref AE690399
A fun, gentle-natured young man living in Swepstone requires support
They require the support of a PA who is energetic, pro-active and has a good sense of humour.
This is a temporary post to cover Maternity Leave until June 2025
Preferred days/times:
Thursday and Friday - 8am - 4pm. The times may change slightly but core hours will be 8 hours per day
Saturday and Sunday – 6 hours to be used flexibly over the weekend
The PA must have a clean UK driving Licence and their own vehicle (Fuel costs will be reimbursed).
Tasks/duties:
Life skills – Supporting with life skills such as cooking, domestic tasks, and personal care.
Supporting with accessing the community including accessing groups, clubs, activities, and taking them to their personal trainer at the gym
Client main diagnosis:
Down Syndrome and learning difficulties
Communication:
The client has a talker device to support with communication.
Client enjoys:
Swimming, music, drama, cinema, going to the gym, going for walks and socialising.
This opportunity is suited for someone who is also responsible, reliable, sociable and patient
Benefits for employed PAs include: 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata), Pension, Tax and NI contributions, and enhanced hourly rate.
Fuel costs will be reimbursed
An enhanced DBS check is applicable and mandatory for this role. The DBS will be paid for by the funding authority
Role subject to interview and references.
Genders which may apply for this job – Any
Hours per week – 23
Hourly rate – £18 per hour for self-employed PAs, £14.44 per hour for directly employed PAs
Area – North West Leicestershire
Driving licence required – Yes
Employer has pets – No
Employer is smoker – No
Required care experience – learning disability
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