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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: AE634446

Location: Ratby LE6

Rate: £17.71 per hour

Hours: 10.5 hours per week, to be worked on Saturdays and Sundays (times to be agreed)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 7th August 2026

Could you provide support with socialising to a cheerful person in the Ratby area?

Role Requirements

You will be required to provide support with:

• personal care
• shopping
• keeping the environment clean and tidy
• toileting
• accessing the community
• washing
• cooking

You must have a full, clean UK driving licence and your own vehicle. The client will pay for fuel.

The client is registered blind, having total retinal detachment, due to a head trauma. They also have global development delay, a learning disability and epilepsy. When agitated or overwhelmed, they will pull their hair.

As the client is non-verbal, their needs must be anticipated (family will support with this). You must be clear with your communication.

The client enjoys:

• listening to music
• going out
• socialising
• listening to people when chatting

They do not like loud noises.

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and capable, 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 3057046

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 AE634446 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.