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PA required in Swepstone for fun, gentle-natured young man – Ref AE690399

A fun, gentle-natured young man living in Swepstone requires support from either a self-employed or employed PA.

A young individual requires the support of a PA who is energetic, pro-active and has a good sense of humour.

Preferred days/times:
Thursday & Friday - 8am - 4pm. The times may change slightly but core hours will be 8 hours per day
Saturday & 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:
It can sometimes be difficult to understand the client, therefore they have 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, and patient

Benefits for employed PAs include: 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata), Pension, Tax and NI contributions, and enhanced hourly rate.

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.

Ref: AE690399

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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