Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Leicester (LE2) – PUR-223-260

Support Assistant, support buddy, Support Worker
Leicester
Posted 3 days ago
Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref. PUR-223-260
About the Direct Payment Holder A 27-year-old female with Fibromyalgia and limited mobility is seeking a kind, understanding, and reliable female Personal Assistant. The client requires someone who is LGBTQ+ friendly, mental health aware, and experienced in supporting individuals with autism. While the client has access to a mobility scooter and wheelchair, assistance is needed with personal care, household tasks, and general errands.
Hours and rate of pay 12 hours per week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday – 2 hours each day)
Location Leicester (LE2)
DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check

Right to Work and references will be needed.

Training Training will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:

• Safeguarding Adults

• Introduction to first aid

• Health and Safety

 

What you would be doing… Providing support with personal care

Assisting with shopping and running errands

Helping with light cleaning and household tasks

Supporting outings into the community (the PA must have a car)

Offering social and emotional support during visits

Required skills and experience  

The ideal candidate is a friendly, compassionate, and proactive individual with experience in supporting people with physical disabilities and mental health challenges. A good understanding of autism is essential, alongside the ability to offer patient and thoughtful care.

 

Naturally supportive and empathetic

LGBTQ+ friendly and mental health aware

Reliable, organised, and patient

Comfortable driving and supporting outings in the community

 

As some personal care is involved, I would feel more comfortable with a female carer. This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).

 

 

 

Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.

* Sponsorship is not available for this role *

* No agencies please *

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