At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a client with daily living tasks and personal care.
- Company: Directly employed by an individual in Cosby, Leicestershire.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, paid annual leave, and pension contributions.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with a friendly client and their dog.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while enjoying flexible hours.
- Qualifications: Must be responsible, patient, and have a driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 17.5 - 17.5 £ per hour.
Location: Cosby, LE9 1UX
Rate: £17.50 per hour for self-employed or £13.71 for employed
Hours: 19 hours per week to be shared between two Personal Assistants, across 7 days a week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 11th September 2026
Two Personal Assistants are required in Cosby to support a client with daily living tasks.
Role Requirements:
- Hours to be shared between two Personal Assistants: 7 days a week
- 4 times a day:
- 45 minutes morning call
- 30 minutes lunch call
- 30 minutes tea time call
- 45 minutes evening call
- 2x 45min calls a week for shopping/social inclusion including going for a walk with the dog or going for a coffee.
The Personal Assistants will be required to:
- Support with personal care
- Prompting fluids
- Preparing meals
- Medication administration
- Support with laundry
- Domestic tasks
- Feeding the dog
Morning 8.30am (1hr 45 mins) One carer needed to provide support with:
The client has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s; they can communicate verbally but due to Alzheimer’s can be forgetful and confused when communicating. There is one dog in the property. The client enjoys going for walks with the dog and going for coffee.
Driving licence is required; fuel will be paid for.
This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, friendly, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs. Genuine applicants only please.
Benefits for an employed PA include:
- 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Pension, Tax and NI contributions
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).
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: Sian Davies
Telephone: 0116 3055181
Email: DPSOemploymentsupport@leics.gov.uk
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