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Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL IS NOT THE EMPLOYER FOR THIS JOB. YOU WILL BE SELF-EMPLOYED.

Job Reference: AE624630

Location: Groby LE6

Rate: £17.50 per hour

Hours: 6 hours per week - 6pm to 8pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Contract: Self-Employed, Permanent

Closing Date: 7th August 2026

A Personal Assistant is required to support a friendly person in the Groby area.

Role Requirements

You will be required to support the client with:

• engaging in conversation
• playing cards
• hobbies
• community outings
• light cleaning in the kitchen and hallway
• cooking and cleaning up
• laundry
• changing bed linen
• cleaning the bathroom
• making shopping lists
• supporting with mail

You must have a full, clean UK driving licence. Mileage will be paid by the client.

The client enjoys going for walks, to the cinema, bowling, shopping, going to football matches, circuit training each week, and playing golf. They also enjoy going to the local social club.

The client has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and a Learning Disability, which affects them in the following way:

• Impairment with spatial awareness, balance and coordination
• Social skill difficulties
• Anxiety / depression
• Communication or language difficulties
• Social isolation

The client requires time to process complex information and they require information to be broken down to help them understand what is being said, particularly if the subject is confusing or there are lots of things to talk about.

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, caring, 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 the funding authority if you don't already have one).

Please note, 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 email to DPSOemploymentsupport@leics.gov.ukor complete the application form and return it to the email address above. Please remember to quote reference number AE624630 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 self-employed.