Personal Assistant (Lutterworth, 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: DP662749

Location: Lutterworth LE17

Rate: £15.71 per hour if directly employed or £19.50 per hour if self-employed

Hours: 12.75 hours per week (Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays, and occasional Saturdays, preferably between 10.30am and 3pm - flexible working hours)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 1st June 2026

Do you want to take part in meaningful work which provides emotional fulfilment, and social inclusion?

An elderly lady living in the Lutterworth area requires support from a Gujarati speaking Personal Assistant.

Role Requirements

You will be required to support the client with:

• undertaking social activities to provide stimulation/companionship
• domestic tasks
• folding her clothes
• keeping her room tidy
• meal preparation
• prompts with personal care and reminders to use the toilet

You must be able to speak Gujarati as this is the language used by the client, with a little English. They have been diagnosed with dementia.

You will need to use your own vehicle so will require business insurance and a full/clean driving licence. The client will pay mileage.

The client enjoys:

• cooking
• singing
• getting out and about to social groups
• trips to Morrisons
• going for walks

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs. You may be a good fit if you are looking to get back into work after caring for a relative or friend. Genuine applicants only please.

The role is subject to interview, references and a DBS check.

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 DP662749 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.