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: TO455248
Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65
Rate: £14.44 per hour
Hours: 15 hours per week - Monday, Tuesday and Friday 12.15pm-5.15pm (can have some flexibility with times)
Contract: Fixed-Term
Closing Date: 2nd March 2026
A Personal Assistant is required to support an individual to maintain levels of independence and meet care and support needs within the home and out in the community.
Role Requirements
You will be required to provide support with:
1. cooking meals
2. cleaning the home
3. medication prompting
4. accessing the community to go shopping and attend groups of interest
The client enjoys being supported to remain as independent as possible, getting out into the community to take part in activities of interest, music, comedy and sports. They have a guide dog.
The client has been diagnosed with:
5. an acquired brain injury
6. visual impairment
7. muscle weakness
8. organic personality disorder
9. type 2 diabetes
They are able to communicate their views and wishes.
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.
Benefits for an employed PA include:
10. 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata)
11. 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).
Please note, this advert may close before the deadline date if a high number of responses are received.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Tina Oxbrough
Telephone: 0116 305 0686
Email:
and return it to the email address above. Please remember to quote reference number TO455248 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.