Overview
Job Description: Leicestershire County Council is not the employer for this job. You will either be self-employed or directly employed by the individual that you will be supporting.
Role reference: TS326524
Location: Shepshed LE12
Rate: £15.21 per hour if directly employed or £19.00 per hour if self-employed
Hours: 10 hours per week (preferably during school hours) – possibly increasing to a total of 17 hours per week once a relationship has been built
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 24 October 2025
Note: 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 either be self-employed or directly employed by the individual that you will be supporting.
Responsibilities
* Support the client with daily living tasks and assisting with access to the community on a 1:1 basis to maximise independence.
* Managing the home environment
* Meal preparation
* Domestic tasks
* Correspondence
* Accessing community social and recreational activities and places of interest
* Showering/strip washing
* Washing hair
About the client
The client enjoys arts and crafts. The client has been diagnosed with autism, depression, anxiety (which can make them agitated), and adult ADHD. A good understanding of autism and anxiety is required.
Requirements
* Previous care experience is desired but not essential.
* Must have a full clean driving licence and own a vehicle with business insurance; you will be required to use your own vehicle to drive the client to places of interest. Mileage will be paid.
* The role is subject to interview, references and an enhanced DBS check.
Who can apply
Genuine applicants only. This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and respectful of others\' privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs. You may be a good fit if you are looking to get back into work after caring for a relative or friend.
How to apply
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Tracy Smith
Telephone: 0116 305 7745
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