Personal Assistant (Loughborough, Leicestershire)

Golearnleicestershire; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council advertises a self-employed Personal Assistant role in Loughborough. The role requires supporting a young LGBT person with daily living activities, transport to events and appointments, and community access. Training is provided for bathing and mobility assistance.

You must own a vehicle capable of carrying a small wheelchair and have mental health experience, a good sense of humour, and flexibility to adapt to different situations. DBS check may be required.

Qualifications

• Own vehicle with space for a small foldable wheelchair
• Mental health experience required
• Good sense of humour required
• Able to adapt to a variety of situations
• Willingness to support LGBT clients and drive WAV vehicle when required

Responsibilities

• Assist with accessing the community and supporting daily living activities
• Help with bathing, showering and personal care including hygienic tasks
• Assist with household tasks: changing bed linen, meals, shopping and laundry
• Support independence goals and voluntary activities
• Transport client to appointments and social events
• Perform admin tasks such as phone calls and emails

Skills

Mental health experience

Flexible / adaptable

Humor

LGBT inclusive

Driving WAV vehicle

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL IS NOT THE EMPLOYER FOR THIS JOB. YOU WILL BE SELF-EMPLOYED.

Job Reference: AE288055

Location: Loughborough LE11

Rate:£19.50 per hour

Hours:10 hours per week - days/times to be agreed however weekend and evening availability and flexibility required

Contract:Self-Employed, Permanent

Closing Date: 17th September 2026

A young LGBT person needs support from a Personal Assistant to lead a fun and varied lifestyle.

Role Requirements

You will be required to support the client with:

• accessing the community
• having a shower and bathing including help getting in and out of the bath or shower (training will be provided) and support with feminine hygiene
• changing bed linen, preparing meals, food shopping, and laundry
• reaching their goals of improving their independence and continuing with their voluntary work
• transporting them to and from appointments and social events
• admin tasks such as helping with phone calls, and wording emails correctly

You must have access to your own vehicle and it must be able to accommodate a small foldable electric or manual wheelchair in its boot (the wheelchair is small and can fit in the boot of most cars). Training will be provided on how to put the wheelchair into the boot. The client has limited mobility so transfer support in and out of the car will be required.

In addition to having your own vehicle, you must:

• have mental health experience
• have a good sense of humour
• be able to adapt to a variety of situations
• be accepting of LGBT people (it is not essential that the PA is LGBT)
• be able to drive a WAV vehicle when received, van to be driven in the meantime

The client has been diagnosed with:

• Cerebral Palsy
• Chronic lung condition
• Mental health
• Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Emotional Unstable Personality disorder (EUPD)
• Mixed anxiety and Depressive disorder

They talk very quietly so will use a communication app as and when needed.

The client enjoys:

• their voluntary work
• going to the cinema
• visiting coffee shops, theme parks, and exploring new places

They will be getting a cat so would prefer support from someone who is a cat lover.

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 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 be self-employed.