Personal Assistant

ESPO Trading Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization seeks a self-employed individual to assist a client in Thurmaston, providing support in personal care, motivation, and community access. The role requires someone responsible and patient, with experience in handling sensitive situations. The working hours are 4 hours per week at a rate of £19.00 per hour. Applications open until 12th February 2026, subject to interview and background checks.

Qualifications

• Able to support personal care and hygiene to create a routine.
• Motivate the client in maintaining a habitable home.
• Assist with community access.

Responsibilities

• Support an individual to gain confidence and establish a routine.
• Perform manual handling support when required.
• Promote social connections and activities.

Skills

Responsibility

Reliability

Patience

Friendliness

Respect for privacy and dignity

Job description

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

Job Reference: AE225846

Location: Thurmaston LE4

Rate:£19.00 per hour

Hours:4 hours per week - Tuesday and/or Thursday, times to be agreed

Contract:Self Employed, Permanent

Closing Date: 12th February 2026

Could you support an individual in the Thurmaston area to gain confidence and a routine?

Role Requirements

You will be required to:

• Prompt the client with personal care and hygiene to create a routine
• Provide motivation in maintaining a habitable home
• Support with accessing the community

They have lost their confidence making social connections.

The client enjoys listening to music, watching films, going shopping, and having conversations.

Diagnoses

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Psoriasis (creams are applied)
• Schizophrenia (they can sometimes have challenging behaviours)

Some manual handling support with transfers will be required.

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 the funding authority if you don't already have a certificate).

Please note, this 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]

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 AE225846 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 self-employed.