Personal Assistant (Ratby, Leicestershire)

Job Description

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: 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

Personal Assistant required to support a music and animal loving young woman with all aspects of daily life.

Role Requirements

You will be required to support the client with:

• 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. They are 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 will sometimes have a dog to stay for a few days.

The client enjoys listening to music, animals, seeing friends, spending time outdoors in places such as parks or gardens, sensory activities (particularly water based ones).

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 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 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:

Tina Oxbrough

Telephone: 0116 305 0686

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 TO634446as 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.