Personal Assistant (Lutterworth, Leicestershire)

Golearnleicestershire; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council advertises a personal assistant role in Lutterworth (LE17). The candidate will support a client who speaks Gujarati, with some English, and will work 12.75 hours per week on permanent basis. Mileage paid for using own vehicle; DBS check and references required. Closing date is 4 November 2026.

Role involves companionship, helping with community access, domestic tasks, and meal prep. Applicants should be reliable, respectful, and flexible with hours.

Qualifications

• Gujarati language required; little English.
• Must have a full/clean driving licence with business insurance and own vehicle.
• Experience or awareness of dementia care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• undertaking social activities to provide stimulation/companionship
• accessing the community
• domestic tasks
• meal preparation
• prompts with personal care and reminders to use the toilet

Skills

Gujarati language

Driving licence

Dementia care awareness

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: DP662749

Location: Lutterworth LE17

Rate:£15.71 per hour if directly employed or £19.50 per hour if self-employed

Hours:12.75 hours per week (Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays, and occasional Saturdays, preferably between 10.30am and 3pm - flexible working hours)

Contract:Permanent

Closing Date: 4th November 2026

An individual living in the Lutterworth area requires support from a Gujarati speaking Personal Assistant.

Role Requirements

You will be required to support the client with:

• undertaking social activities to provide stimulation/companionship
• accessing the community
• domestic tasks
• meal preparation
• prompts with personal care and reminders to use the toilet

You must be able to speak Gujarati as this is the language used by the client, with a little English. They have been diagnosed with dementia.

You will need to use your own vehicle so will require business insurance and a full/clean driving licence. The client will pay mileage.

The client enjoys:

• cooking
• singing
• getting out and about to social groups
• trips to Morrisons
• going for walks

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs. You may be a good fit if you are looking to get back into work after caring for a relative or friend. Genuine applicants only please.

The role is subject to interview, references and a DBS check.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Darshna Pancholi

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.