Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL IS NOT THE EMPLOYER FOR THIS JOB. YOU WILL BE SELF-EMPLOYED.

Job Reference: AE707266

Location: Castle Donington DE74

Rate: £19.50 per hour

Hours: 9 hours per week - one hour in the morning Monday to Friday (usually at 8am although on occasion it may need to be earlier, advance warning will be given) and one hour at roughly 6.30pm Monday to Thursday

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 10th December 2026

Support required from a Personal Assistant to aid and assist an individual in Castle Donington with independence in daily life.

Role Requirements

You will be required to provide support with:

• personal care
• changing incontinence pads and monitoring skin integrity
• transfers, if needed
• essential cleaning
• changing and making the bed
• taking out rubbish
• doing laundry
• minimal housekeeping
• food and drink

Previous experience of supporting a paraplegic would be advantageous though is not essential.

About the Person You Will Support

The client has been diagnosed with:

• T10 paraplegia and C4 damage (Paraplegic), a degenerative spinal condition
• Asthma and COPD which can leave the client breathless
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Post-COVID-19 syndrome
• Vitamin D deficiency
• Locked fingers
• Chronic fatigue
• SPC catheter

They transfer with a transfer board, and require support on the bed with rolling. A track hoist is going to be installed to support from bedroom to bathroom soon. The client mobilises around the home with a wheelchair. When ill, has had surgery and or chronic fatigue flares up, they remain in bed or are hoisted. The bed has an air mattress to support skin integrity.

The client has a cockerpoo dog that keeps them company and gives support. It is therefore important that you like dogs.

The client used to enjoy hiking and likes high adrenaline sports. They have worked in the world of SEND for over 35 years specialising in SEND law for children, young people and adults. This work is important to them, empowering parents/carers and ensuring they get what they need to get their education. They also deliver a range of training to MP’s, LA’s and Education to name a few in how to support all areas of SEND; all the work they do is confidential. The client works Monday to Thursday with some Fridays.

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.

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 the advert may close before the deadline date if a high number of responses are received.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Annette Evans

Telephone: 0116 3057046

Email: DPSOemploymentsupport@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

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 AE707266 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.