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: DP461683
Rate: £17.50 per hour for self-employed
Hours: 7 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 29th May 2026
A client living in Leicester Forest East requires a Personal Assistant to support them.
You will be required to support the client with:
7 hours per week - To be used for morning support Monday‑Sunday, 60 minutes each day. Due to work commitments one or two days a week the call time can change, but will have a rota in advance to arrange with the Personal Assistant.
The client has Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) and uses a wheelchair; some support with transfers will be needed.
The client enjoys doing digital art on his computer, listening to rock/metal music and going to gigs and festivals with his friends/girlfriend. There is a friendly parrot in the home.
If the Personal Assistant is able to drive a manual wheelchair assisted vehicle this would be beneficial.
This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, 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 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:
Darshna Pancholi
Telephone: 0116 305 3147
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 remember to quote reference number DP461683 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.