Personal Assistant (Loughborough, Leicestershire)

Job Description

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: DP123723

Location: Loughborough, LE11

Rate: £17.50 per hour for self-employed or £13.71 for employed

Hours: 8 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 29th May 2026

A young person living in Loughborough requires a Personal Assistant to support with daily life and social skills, including personal care when out.

Role Requirements

You will be required to support the client with:

• Accessing the community
• Vulnerability and road safety while out
• Taking part in recreational activities.
• Personal care support will be required whilst out.
• Independent living tasks such as ironing and laundry
• Shopping
• Accessing the community

8 hours per week - To be used on Tuesdays and weekends, to be discussed at interview.

A female Personal Assistant is required, due to the personal care support needed.

The client has a learning disability and has limited verbal communication - Uses single words.

They enjoy going for walks, playing badminton, tennis, going shopping, café & restaurants.

A driving licence and access to a car would be beneficial, but not essential.

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 funding authority if you don’t already have a certificate).

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:

Darshna Pancholi

Telephone: 0116 305 3147

Email: DPSOemploymentsupport@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please forward an up to date CV by emailor complete the application form and return it to the email address above. Please remember to quote reference number DP123723as 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.