Personal Assistant (Loughborough, Leicestershire)

Golearnleicestershire; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive service in Leicestershire is seeking a responsible and patient individual to assist a client with community access and personal support. The role includes helping the client with outings to parks and shopping, as well as providing toilet assistance. Applicants should have a vehicle for transportation and must demonstrate reliability and respect for the client’s dignity. This part-time, permanent position offers £15.21 per hour for employed candidates, with additional benefits for employed Personal Assistants.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid annual leave

Pension scheme

Tax and NI contributions

Qualifications

• Must have access to a vehicle.
• Responsible and respectful of privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Support the client in accessing the community.
• Assist with toilet needs when out.
• Provide reassurance as needed.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Understanding

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL IS NOT THE EMPLOYER FOR THIS JOB. YOU WILL BE DIRECTLY EMPLOYED BY THE INDIVIDUAL THAT YOU WILL BE SUPPORTING.

Job Reference: AE387933

Location: Loughborough, LE11

Rate: £19 per hour for self employed or £15.21 for employed

Hours: 4 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 31st December 2025

A client in the Loughborough area requires support with accessing the community and increasing their independence.

Role Requirements

You will be required to support the client with:

• accessing the community - Going to parks/green spaces, go for a coffee, go shopping
• some toilet assistance is required when out in the community
• reassurance may be required to be given at times when out and about

4 hours per week, support is required in the morning - Day and time to be arranged.

You will be required to transport the client to places of interest, so you must have access to a vehicle and a full,

The client may need support to transfer on and off the toilet from mobility scooter or wheelchair when in the community depending on equipment in place in public toilets. In terms of using a car, the client can lower themself into smaller cars and uses the grab handle above the window for support.

The client enjoys going shopping, going to green spaces e.g. parks. They find being in crowded areas stressful.

The client has asthma, paranoid schizophrenia, cerebral palsy, mild Learning Disability, Peanut allergy – Epipen in place.

The client can be difficult to understand at first, however as a person gets to know them it gets easier. They become frustrated when not understood.

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 a DBS check (paid for by the funding authority if you don't already have one).

Benefits for an employed PA include 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata), Pension, Tax and NI contributions.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please forward an up to date CV by email to [e-mail] or complete the application form and return it to the email address above. Please remember to quote reference number AE387933 as part of your application.

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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 directly employed by the individual that you will be supporting.

The advert may close before the deadline date if a high number of responses are received.