Personal Assistants 1st May 2025 onwards

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1096311


De Montfort University (Leicester)


03/05/2025


Ongoing


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Business Dress

Pay


£13.21


£1.59

Description

Role

Unitemps, a campus-based recruitment agency owned by De Montfort University, is dedicated to assisting students, graduates, and local professionals in gaining valuable work experience and earning income. 

Unitemps External Recruitment Team collaborate with local businesses within the Leicestershire area; we work on a wide range of roles, from student-oriented positions to professional roles, offering a diverse array of opportunities. Recognizing the unique needs of students, we successfully maintain a database comprising a mix of students and local candidates. 

We are looking for multiple candidates to cover various shifts, with the possibility of rotating schedules.

Please note that this role is not at the University. For any informal enquiries, please email leanne.easom@dmu.ac.uk regarding this vacancy. 

Expected start date: ASAP 

Expected end date: ongoing role 

Expected interview date: TBC

Rate of pay: £13.21

Holiday Pay: £1.59

Shifts Available:

Weekends:

Saturdays: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM 

Sundays: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Weekdays

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Monday & Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 3:15 PM - 9:15 PM

Overnight Shift:

Friday 8:00 PM - Saturday 8:00 PM (Once a month, 1 staff member required)

Duties and responsibilities

Assist client with personal care, including morning routines and meal preparation.

Engage client in activities such as long walks, swimming, and creative projects.

Support client in maintaining a structured and calming environment, avoiding noisy or overwhelming places.

Collaborate with another staff member during all 2:1 shifts to ensure consistent and reliable support.

Work with client to develop his reading skills and participate in other therapeutic activities.

Driving the client to activities and appointments as and when required.

Skills and experience

Previous experience in support work or working with individuals with complex behavioural needs is preferred.

Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with other staff members.

Commitment to the client's well-being and willingness to engage in his preferred activities.

The job role will require an enhanced DBS Check

A valid DBS check is required. If employed directly by us, we will arrange this. If you are transferring from another agency, we will accept an existing DBS from the update service

Ability to drive and to hold a valid driving license.  

Location
Leicester LE3

Benefits

Training will be provided during the probationary period, focusing on the client's specific needs and behavior management strategies. Successful completion of the probation period is required to receive full training.

Additional information

Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy. Unitemps are based on the 1st floor of the DSU Campus Centre. 

Our friendly reception is open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm and the team are contactable on 0162078351 or Unitemps@dmu.ac.uk if you have any queries relating to Unitemps. 

Unitemps DMU operates a monthly payroll - Please refer to the candidate information hub for DMU unitemps in relation to pay dates and further information - HERE

DMU STUDENTS ONLY

The Careers Hub based in Hugh Aston Building on Campus is for DMU students from all faculties to receive tailored careers advice and support from trained Careers coaches; it is a useful space to visit should you have any questions regarding Careers! 

If you require help creating a CV/Cover Letter? Why not make the use of the Careers Team Skills Hub, available via MyGateway by clicking HERE

 

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