Personal Assistant (Cosby, Leicestershire)

Leicestershire County Council; Blaby; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata)

Pension, Tax and NI contributions

Job summary

Cosby, LE9 1UX is seeking two Personal Assistants to support a client with daily living tasks. The role involves shared shifts across 7 days, including morning and evening calls, with a focus on personal care, meal prep, medication support, and pet care. Driving licence is required and fuel is reimbursed.

The position is permanent, with part-time hours (19 hours/week). Applicants should be reliable, patient, and respectful of the client’s privacy, dignity and beliefs. DBS check may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires a driving licence with access to a vehicle.
• Applicant should be patient and reliable, with respectful communication.
• Must respect client privacy, dignity, values and beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and prompting fluids.
• Assist with meals preparation and cooking.
• Assist with medication administration as directed.
• Help with laundry and domestic tasks.
• Support dog walking and pet care.
• Maintain client dignity and privacy at all times.

Skills

Driving licence

Patience

Reliability

Respect for privacy

Job description

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: SD712052

Location: Cosby, LE9 1UX

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

Hours: 19 hours per week to be shared between two Personal Assistants, across 7 days a week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 11th September August 2026

Two Personal Assistants are required to required in Cosby to support a client with daily living tasks.

Role Requirements

Hours to be shared between two Personal Assistants:

• 7 days a week- 4 times a day
• 45 minutes morning call
• 30 minutes lunch call
• 30 minutes tea time call
• 45 minutes evening call

  The Personal Assistants will be required to:

  • support with personal care
  • prompting fluids
  • preparing meals
  • medication administration
  • support with laundry
  • domestic tasks
  • feeding the dog

  Morning 8.30am (1hr 45 mins) - One carer needed to provide support with:

  The client has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, they can communicate verbally but due to Alzheimer's can be forgetful and confused when communicating.

  There is one dog in the property.

  The client enjoys going for walks with the dog and going for coffee.

  Driving licence is required, fuel will be paid for.

  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 the 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.