Personal Assistant (Groby, Leicestershire)

Leicestershire County Council; Groby; On-site; GBP 5,400 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council advertises a part-time Personal Assistant role in Groby (LE6) to support a client with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Learning Disability. The post entails 6 hours per week with evening shifts, and a rate of £17.50 per hour for self-employed or direct-employer arrangements.

A DBS check is paid if required by the funding authority. An interview and references are part of the process; mileage is paid by the client and driving is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence required.
• DBS check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in conversation with the client.
• Play cards and support hobbies.
• Assist with community outings.
• Perform domestic duties including light cleaning, cooking, laundry, and changing bed linen.
• Assist with shopping lists and mail.

Skills

Driving licence

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: AE624630

Location: Groby, LE6

Rate:£17.50 per hour for self-employed

Hours:6 hours per week

Contract:Permanent

Closing Date: 23rd September 2026

A friendly client living in Groby requires a Personal Assistant to support them.

Role Requirements

You will be required to support the client with:

• Engaging in conversation
• Playing cards
• Assisting with hobbies
• Assisting with community outings
• Domestic duties, including light cleaning in the kitchen and hallway, cooking and cleaning up, laundry, changing bed linen, cleaning the bathroom
• Making shopping lists
• Supporting with mail

6 hours per week, preferred times:

Tuesday 6pm-8pm

Wednesday 6pm-8pm

Thursday 6pm-8pm

The client has Autism Spectrum Disorder and a Learning Disability, which affects them with the following:

Impairment with spatial awareness, balance and coordination.

Social skill difficulties.

Anxiety / depression.

Communication or language difficulties.

Social isolation.
The client requires time to process complex information. They require information to be broken down to help them understand what is being said, particularly if the subject is confusing or there are lots of things to talk about.

The client enjoys going for walks, going to the cinema, bowling and shopping. They also enjoy going to the local social club.

The client also enjoys going to football matches, circuit training each week, and playing golf.

The Personal Assistant will be required to have a full, clean UK driving licence. Mileage will be paid by the client.

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.

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:

Annette Evans

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 either be self-employed or directly employed by the individual that you will be supporting.