Compassionate Personal Assistant – Flexible Care & Community

Golearnleicestershire; Coalville; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Pension contributions

Tax and NI contributions

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to support a 36-year-old client in Coalville (LE67). The role involves assisting with daily living tasks, meals, medications, and driving to community activities as needed.

You will work a flexible rota (24 hours weekly: 15 day hours and 9 night hours) and may be required to cover sickness or holidays. DBS clearance is paid for by the funding authority.

Qualifications

• Role involves assisting with showering and personal care, meal and drink preparation, daily medication, and household tasks.
• Ability to support client with community access and mobility as needed.
• Driving licence preferred but not essential; client has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide full assistance with showering and personal care.
• Prepare all meals and drinks according to a healthy diet.
• Administer daily medications and monitor any health needs.
• Carry out household tasks (laundry, cleaning, chores, etc.).
• Assist client with accessing the community and social activities.

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to support a 36-year-old client in Coalville (LE67). The role involves assisting with daily living tasks, meals, medications, and driving to community activities as needed.

You will work a flexible rota (24 hours weekly: 15 day hours and 9 night hours) and may be required to cover sickness or holidays. DBS clearance is paid for by the funding authority.