Personal Assistant (Barwell, Leicestershire)

Job Description

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

Job Reference: DP463820

Location: Barwell LE9

Rate: £17.00 per hour

Hours: 15.5 hours per week - 45 minute daily morning call between 8.30am and 9.30am, 45 minute daily evening call after 8pm, and 2 hours cleaning and 3 hours social calls on weekends (hours to be shared between two Personal Assistants)

Contract: Self-Employed, Permanent

Closing Date: 17th April 2026

A young individual living in Hinckley requires support with daily routines and social engagement from two female, self-employed, Personal Assistants.

Role Requirements

You will be required to support with:

• washing/showering, dressing and medication prompts (morning and evening calls)
• light household duties on each call
• domestic tasks throughout the house as required on weekend cleaning call
• going shopping, cinema, cafes and garden centres on weekend social call

You must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle. The client will cover mileage costs when out socially.

The client was involved in a road traffic accident in which they sustained a fracture to their pelvis. They are a wheelchair user however will pivot transfer independently.

The client enjoys:

• going to the cinema, shopping, cafes and garden centres
• going to church and attending courses
• reading books, crosswords and adult colouring books
• doing gem art

They have4 cats, a puppy, numerous guinea pigs and rabbits outside in garden.

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs. Genuine applicants only please.

The role is subject to interview, references and an enhanced DBS check.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Darshna Pancholi

Telephone: 0116 305 3147

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 DP463820 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.