Personal Assistant (Sileby, Leicestershire)

Leicestershire County Council; Sileby; On-site; GBP 7,700 - 9,800; Part time

Job summary

A female client living in Sileby requires a female Personal Assistant to provide dedicated personal care support, hair care and dressing assistance, while helping to build confidence and participate in community activities.

The post is permanent with 10.75 hours per week across 7 days, and you will be self-employed or directly employed by the client depending on arrangement. Driving licence is required; mileage is paid.

Responsibilities

• Personal care tasks
• Hair care
• Dressing
• Building confidence
• Engage in the community
• Going for walks
• Going for coffee

Job description

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: DP732677

Location: Sileby, LE12

Rate: £17.50 per hour for self-employed, £13.71 per hour for directly employed

Hours: 10.75 hours per week, across 7 days

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 8th September 2026

A female client living in Sileby requires a female Personal Assistant to support them.

Role Requirements

You will be required to support the client with:

• Personal care tasks


• Hair care


• Dressing


• Building confidence


• Engage in the community


• Going for walks


• Going for coffee

7 days per week:

• 45-minute morning call


• 30-minute evening call


• 2 hours of social inclusion per week (flexible)

Female Personal Assistant only as personal care support is required.

The client has COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, depression and anxiety.

The client enjoys a range of activities including going for walks, visiting coffee shops, embroidery, swimming, and attending the gym. She recognises that some activities, particularly swimming and going to the gym, may require time and gradual support to build her confidence before she feels comfortable engaging in them independently.

Driving licence required, mileage will be paid directly by the client.

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and friendly, 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:

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.