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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: DP314555

Location: Thurmaston LE4

Rate: £17.50 per hour for self-employed or £13.71 for employed

Hours: 4 hours per week - one hour in the morning, Monday to Sunday (hours could be shared, to be discussed at interview)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 25th July 2026

A client living in Thurmaston requires support from a Personal Assistant.

Role Requirements

You will be required to support the client with:

• washing and dressing
• morning routines
• domestic tasks
• accessing the community
• shopping
• attending temple
• going on walks
• visiting places of interest.

Ideally you will speak Gujarati as this is their first language and they can only speak a limited amount of English.

The client has had a stroke, has weakness in their hands, reduced mobility, and type II diabetes. They used to attend yoga prior to their stroke, they like being active and enjoy going to temples, shopping, and parks for walks.

For short distances the client will use a Zimmer frame and rollator. They have a wheelchair for longer distances.

You must have a full, clean UK driving licence. Milegae will be paid by the client.

Benefits for a directly employed PA include:

• 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (Pro rata)
• Pension, Tax and NI contributions.

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 a DBS check

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Darshna Pancholi

Telephone: 0116 3053147

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 DP314555as 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.