Personal Assistant (Barwell, Leicestershire) - Female Only

Golearnleicestershire; Barwell; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council advertises a self-employed Personal Assistant role in Barwell (LE9) offering £17.50 per hour for 15.5 hours weekly. The client requires daily support with personal care, light housework, weekend social outings, and driving to activities. DBS checks are required, and the position is self-employed via direct payments.

Closing date is 4 November 2026. Interested applicants should contact Darshna Pancholi at 0116 305 3147 or [e-mail] for

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Self-employed with enhanced DBS check required.
• Respect client privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• wash/shower, dress and administer medication prompts (morning and evening calls)
• perform light household duties on each call
• undertake domestic tasks on weekend cleaning call
• accompany client to activities such as cinema, cafes and garden centres on weekend social calls

Skills

Driving license

Vehicle access

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:£17.50 per hour

Hours:15.5 hours per week - 45 minute daily AM call , 45 minute daily PM call, and 2 hours cleaning and 3 hours social calls on weekends (hours can be shared between more than one Personal Assistant)

Contract:Self-Employed, Permanent

Closing Date: 4th November 2026

An individual in Hinckley requires support with daily routines and social engagement from one or more 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 the 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: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.