Personal Assistant (Melton Mowbray)

Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority organization is seeking a Personal Assistant in Melton Mowbray to provide 1:1 support for a client with multiple sclerosis. Responsibilities include personal care, assistance with daily tasks, and transportation. Ideal candidates are responsible, reliable, and patient. Previous care experience is a plus. The role offers 6.5 hours per week with potential for more. Benefits for employed PAs include annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata)

Pension contributions

Tax and NI contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care preferred but not essential.
• Must have a full, clean driving licence.
• Responsible, reliable, and respectful demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support for daily living.
• Assist with nutritional needs and meal prep.
• Transport the client to appointments in their vehicle.
• Help with community activities and domestic tasks.
• Maintain record keeping and filing.

Skills

Personal care skills

Driving

Patience

Responsibility

Understanding of dignity and privacy

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: TS243483

Location: Melton Mowbray, LE14

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

Hours:6.5 hours per week

Contract:Permanent

Closing Date: 16th January 2026

A client in the Melton Mowbray area requires support with personal care and daily living.

Role Requirements

You will be required to provide support the client with:

• personal care
• assist District Nurse's with bowel care
• nutritional needs (prepping food and feeding)
• help with IT tasks, including online purchases
• taking to appointments and activities
• help with paying bills and look into quotes for insurance
• domestic tasks including washing, ironing and maintaining a habitable home
• record keeping and filing
• in summer months, support with getting to the garden
• community activities

6.5 hours per week, Thursday 09:00 - 15:30. There is potential for more hours when cover is needed for 2nd Personal Assistant.

The client has a ceiling hoist and would need to be hoisted for mobility.

You will be required to transport the client to appointments and places of interest in the client's mobility vehicle so you must have a full, clean, driving licence.

The client has a good sense of humour and many interests including looking into family history, being outdoors, going to see mother/family. The client also likes to read (unable to turn pages in books),and likes to watch films.

The client has multiple sclerosis and the Personal Assistant is required to work on a 1 :1 basis.

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs. Genuine applicants only please.

Previous care experience particularly around catheter care is desired, but not essential.

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 include5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata) Pension, Tax and NI contributions.

How to Apply

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Tracy Smith

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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 TS243483 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.