Overview
Job Description
PLEASE NOTE: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL IS NOT THE EMPLOYER FOR THIS JOB. YOU WILL BE SELF-EMPLOYED.
Role details
Job Reference: AE225846
Location: Thurmaston LE4
Rate: £19.00 per hour
Hours: 4 hours per week - Tuesday and/or Thursday, times to be agreed
Contract: Self Employed, Permanent
Closing Date: 12 February 2026
Role purpose
Could you support an individual in the Thurmaston area to gain confidence and a routine?
Role requirements
You will be required to:
* Prompt the client with personal care and hygiene to create a routine
* Provide motivation in maintaining a habitable home
* Support with accessing the community
They have lost their confidence making social connections. The client enjoys listening to music, watching films, going shopping, and having conversations.
Health considerations
They have been diagnosed with
* Anxiety
* Depression
* Psoriasis (creams are applied)
* Schizophrenia (they can sometimes have challenging behaviours)
Some manual handling support with transfers will be required.
Candidate profile
This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and friendly, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs. Genuine applicants only please.
Security and recruitment
The role is subject to interview, references and a DBS check (paid for by the funding authority if you don\'t already have a certificate).
Please note, this advert may close before the deadline date if a high number of responses are received.
How to apply
For More Information Or An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Annette Evans
Telephone: 0116 305 7046
Email: DPSOemploymentsupport@leics.gov.uk
To apply for this role, please forward an up to date CV by email to DPSOemploymentsupport@leics.gov.uk or complete the application form and return it to the email address above. Please remember to quote reference number AE225846 as part of your application.
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This advert has been placed by Leicestershire County Council on behalf of a direct payments recipient. Leicestershire County Council is not the employer. You will be self-employed.
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