Non-Medical Helper - Mobility and Practical support Worker 2025/2026

Reference
1099301

Branch
De Montfort University (Leicester)

Start date
29/08/2025

Duration
Other - See Job

Hours and days
See advert

Dress code
Not Applicable

Rate of pay
£14.52

Holiday rate
£2.27

Role

Unitemps is a University-owned temporary staffing agency that operates in various universities, including De Montfort University (DMU). There are several benefits to working with Unitemps at DMU:

Networking Opportunities: Through Unitemps, you may have the chance to work with various departments and individuals at the university. This can help you expand your network and establish connections that may be valuable for your future career.

Professional Development: Many positions available through Unitemps may offer opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. You can learn new skills and gain valuable knowledge while on the job.

Career Progression: Some temporary positions may lead to permanent employment within the university, giving you a potential pathway for long-term career advancement.

Contribution to the University Community: By working with Unitemps at DMU, you become a part of the university community and can contribute to its success and growth.

More information on the DMU Branch can be found HERE.

Provide Mobility and Practical support to disabled students who have a physical and/or impairment in manoeuvring around campus. Providing orientation support to students Working with students who can potentially have seizures Some of this support will be provided for the duration of the student’s course, others such as general orientation will be for a shorter time frame

You will work varied part time hours on a flexible basis - shifts will be offered and allocated based on student need, Training dates for this role will commence w/c 15/09/2025 and you will work around the academic year until July 2026

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide mobility and practical support which can include:
• Carrying books /bags
• Lifting and carrying equipment under student’s instruction
• Supporting a student with epilepsy in teaching sessions. Specific duties may include: contacting first aiders/external services, timing seizures, maintaining dignity and privacy for the student at all times.
• Manipulate/ Push manual wheelchair
• Orientation support on campus
• Support in workshops which can include the following:

• Assistance with equipment in workshops/labs
• Supporting the student with accessing appropriate machinery/equipment whilst in the workshops and labs in line with the health and safety regulations.

(Health and Safety induction to workshops will be required for this)

• Assisting with other mobility and practical duties as requested by the Non-Medical Helper Co-ordinator
• The ability to navigate around campus, including buildings.
• Always be punctual
• Effective communication
• Complete timesheets accurately each week
• Escalate any issues to the Non-Medical Coordinator or other relevant DMU staff/external services at the earliest opportunity
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Keep accurate records of time spent with student for payment purposes
• Treat all DMU staff, students, contractors and visitors with dignity and respect. Provide a service that complies with the Equality Act 2010, eliminating unlawful discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations with particular attention to the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation.

Skills and experience

Essential:

• Punctual, well organised and reliable. 
• Good communication skills ability to work within professional boundaries and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.   
• A willingness to attend training relevant to the role as required.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in an education setting with Disabled students including epilepsy.
• Evidence of training or relevant experience relevant to working with disabled students.  
• Current First Aid qualification.

Location
De Montfort University

Additional information

• A Standard DBS check with child barred list will be required for this role
• Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy.
• Please refer to the candidate information hub for DMU unitemps in relation to pay dates and further information - https://www.unitemps.com/resources/info-hub/?type=candidate-uk&branch=dmu

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