Job Reference: TO634446
Location: Ratby, LE6
Rate: £19.00 per hour for self‑employed, or £15.21 per hour for employed
Hours: 9 hours per week, to be worked on a Saturday and Sunday
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 6th April 2026
Job Description:
Personal Assistant required to support a music and animal loving young woman with all aspects of daily life.
Role Requirements:
* All aspects of daily living
* Personal care
* Toileting
* Medication administration
* Keeping environment clean and tidy
* Cooking
* Shopping
* Accessing the community
The client has sight impairment (registered blind), learning disability, global development delay and epilepsy. She is non‑verbal and relies on those around her to anticipate her needs. The client uses a wheelchair when out in the community.
There are no pets at the property, but a dog sometimes stays for a few days.
The client enjoys listening to music, animals, seeing friends, spending time outdoors in places such as parks or gardens, and sensory activities (particularly water‑based ones).
This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, friendly and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values and beliefs. Genuine applicants only please.
Benefits for an employed PA: 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 the funding authority if you don’t already have a certificate). The advert may close before the deadline if a high number of responses are received.
How To Apply:
To apply for this role, please forward an up‑to‑date CV by email or complete the application form and return it to the email address above. Please quote reference number TO634446 as part of your application.
For a more information or informal discussion, please contact:
Tina Oxbrough
Telephone: 0116 305 0686
Email: DPSOemploymentsupport@leics.gov.uk
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.
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