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22.06.2025
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06.08.2025
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Job Description:
PLEASE NOTE: 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.
Job Reference: AE227947
Location: Castle Donington DE74
Rate:£13.21 per hour if directly employed or £17.00 per hour if self-employed
Hours:7 hours per week - Mondays 8.30am to 3.30pm
Contract:Permanent
Closing Date: 3rd July 2025
Could you support a young person living in the Castle Donington area to enjoy their hobbies?
Role Requirements
You will be required to take the client out for the day, for example to the farm. Therefore, you must have your own vehicle and a full clean driving licence.Mileage of £9 is payable per week.
The client uses vocal communication and Makaton. They can become frustrated if they are not understood however they do not exhibit challenging behaviours. Whilst out in the community, you will need to provide help as they cannot read and write.
The client requires the use of a disabled toilet however they do not like the door to be locked so you will need to stand outside. Periodic breaks are required when walking to rest their legs.
This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, positive and proactive who enjoys being active. Genuine applicants only please.
The role is subject to interview, references and an enhanced DBS check (paid for by the funding authority if you don't already have a certificate).
Benefits for an employed PA include:
* 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata)
* Pension, Tax and NI contributions
Anything else you need to know:
The client likes:
* going to the farm as they love animals
* cars
* the cinema
* discos
* music
* cooking
* swimming (they get in and out of the pool with assistance)
The client has been diagnosed with:
* Smith-Lemi-Opriz Syndrome and associated learning disabilities.
* Focal epilepsy for which they take medication.
Their epilepsy is under control, with no seizure for several years.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Telephone: 0116 3057046
Email:
and return it to the email address above. Please remember to quote reference number AE227947 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 either be self-employed or directly employed by the individual that you will be supporting.
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