Personal Assistant (LE7, Leicestershire)

Nottingham City Council; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata)

Mileage paid by client

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a person to support a young client with autism and ADHD. The role focuses on enabling social engagement, accessing the community, and building confidence, with travel training to college and Leicester city centre.

The position offers 6 hours per week, with flexible scheduling around college. Mileage is reimbursed by the client, and the role requires a driving licence and respectful, reliable approach.

Qualifications

• You must have a driving licence.
• Role involves supporting a young client with social engagement.
• Patience, reliability and respect for privacy and dignity are essential.

Responsibilities

• accessing the community
• building confidence
• exploring the wider community
• exploring public transport
• expanding experiences and opportunities
• travel training to places of interest, like college, and Leicester city centre

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: DP720929

Location: Loughborough

Rate: £17.50 per hour for self-employed, £13.71 per hour for directly employed

Hours: 6 hours per week - to be used flexibly around college, hours to be discussed at interview

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 22nd October 2026

A young individual with autism and ADHD requires support with social engagement.

Role Requirements

You will be required to support the client with:

• accessing the community


• building confidence


• exploring the wider community


• exploring public transport


• expanding experiences and opportunities


• travel training to places of interest, like college, and Leicester city centre

The client enjoys going out and about in the community, and going online and playing games.

You must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle. Mileage will be paid by the client.

Benefits 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 an enhanced DBS check.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Darshna Pancholi

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]