Personal Assistant (Shepshed, Leicestershire)

Leicestershire County Council; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Personal Assistant is needed to support a gentleman in Shepshed, helping him access his community and maintain an independent lifestyle. The role involves social engagement, shopping assistance, and paperwork support. Flexible hours preferred on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata)

Pension, Tax and NI contributions

Qualifications

• Must have a full clean driving licence and be willing to use your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide social support for a gentleman to access his local community.
• Assist with shopping, paperwork, and appointments.
• Encourage engagement in new opportunities.

Skills

Reliability

Patience

Respect for privacy

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: PH250348

Location: Shepshed LE12

Rate:£13.21 per hour if directly employed or £17.00 per hour if self-employed

Hours:6 hours per week - Tuesday and Thursday mornings ideally

Contract:Permanent

Closing Date: 16th May 2025

A Personal Assistant is required to provide social support for a gentleman living in Shepshed to enable and support him to access his local community for one to two mornings a week.

Role Requirements

The client would like to maintain an independent lifestyle as much as possible. You will be required to provide support with:

• social engagement and accessing his local community
• shopping in Loughborough, including food, retail and charity shops
• paperwork, bills, making and attending appointments
• encouraging him to engage in new opportunities, to maybe include the local snooker club

Days and times are flexible although the client would prefer Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Each session is for 3 hours but it doesn't necessarily need to be covered by the same PA. Please express an interest and this can be discussed.

You must have a full clean driving licence and be willing to use your own vehicle.

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:

Phil Hall

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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 PH250348 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 either be self-employed or directly employed by the individual that you will be supporting.