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: DP720929
Location: Loughborough
Rate: £17.50 per hour for self-employed, £13.71 per hour for directly employed
Hours: 6 hours per week - to be used flexibly around college, hours to be discussed at interview
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 22nd October 2026
A young individual with autism and ADHD requires support with social engagement.
Role Requirements
You will be required to support the client with:
- accessing the community
- building confidence
- exploring the wider community
- exploring public transport
- expanding experiences and opportunities
- travel training to places of interest, like college, and Leicester city centre
The client enjoys going out and about in the community, and going online and playing games.
You must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle. Mileage will be paid by the client.
Benefits include:
- 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Pension, tax and NI contributions
This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs. Genuine applicants only please.
The role is subject to interview, references and an enhanced DBS check.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Darshna Pancholi
Telephone: 0116 305 3147
Email: [email protected]
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please forward an up to date CV by email or complete the application form and return it to the email address above. Please remember to quote reference number DP720929 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.
Skills Required
- Driving licence
- Access to a vehicle
- Ability to support community access, social engagement, and travel training
- Enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory references
- Responsible, reliable, patient, and respectful approach
What We Do
Nottingham City Council is the local authority for the city of Nottingham in the East Midlands region of England. It is focused on becoming a renewed council that delivers for local people and leads the city forward, with a vision to build a flourishing, inclusive, and sustainable city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
