Personal Assistant (Oadby, Leicestershire)

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL IS NOT THE EMPLOYER FOR THIS JOB. YOU WILL BE DIRECTLY EMPLOYED BY THE INDIVIDUAL THAT YOU WILL BE SUPPORTING.

Job Reference: AE699891

Location: Oadby LE2

Rate: £15.71 per hour

Hours: 4 hours per week - Thursdays or Fridays, or possibly the weekend (to be discussed with the PA), during school holidays there will be more flexibility to include Mondays to Wednesdays as well

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 21st May 2026

An active young person requires support with activities from a Personal Assistant.

Role Requirements

You will be required to support the client with going to and trying new activities and new foods, and with the activities they currently enjoy.

The client likes:

• riding their scooter
• swimming
• hiking
• skiing
• travelling
• dog walking
• gym
• gaming
• cinema
• going to town and the pub
• yoga
• going to McDonalds

They have an assistance dog called Tesla, and a cat called Neo. Tesla helps them when they are accessing the community. The client has a Motability vehicle and a driving licence therefore it is not necessary that you can drive.

They dislike:

• noisy environments
• getting up early
• having their routines interrupted or changed without notice
• surprises
• not knowing where they are going
• people shouting
• being excluded

The client has been diagnosed with:

• Autistic spectrum sisorder
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• Sensory processing disorder
• Convulsive syncope
• Systemic hypotension (they need to drink 3 litres of fluid before noon)

They need to be spoken to using simple and straightforward language, time to process information and to respond, and it is important to check that they have understood what is being asked of them.

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, active, reliable, patient, and friendly, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs, Genuine applicants only please.

Benefits for an employed PA include:

• 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Pension, Tax and NI contributions

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:

Annette Evans

Telephone: 0116 305 7046

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 AE699891 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 be directly employed by the individual that you will be supporting.