PLEASE NOTE: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL IS NOT THE EMPLOYER FOR THIS JOB. YOU WILL BE SELF-EMPLOYED.
Job Reference: DP463820
Location: Barwell LE9
Rate: £17.50 per hour
Hours: 15.5 hours per week - 45 minute daily AM call , 45 minute daily PM call, and 2 hours cleaning and 3 hours social calls on weekends (hours can be shared between more than one Personal Assistant)
Contract: Self-Employed, Permanent
Closing Date: 4th November 2026
An individual in Hinckley requires support with daily routines and social engagement from one or more female, self-employed, Personal Assistants.
Role Requirements
You will be required to support with:
- washing/showering, dressing and medication prompts (morning and evening calls)
- light household duties on each call
- domestic tasks throughout the house as required on weekend cleaning call
- going shopping, cinema, cafes and garden centres on weekend social call
You must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle. The client will cover mileage costs when out socially.
The client was involved in a road traffic accident in which they sustained a fracture to their pelvis. They are a wheelchair user however will pivot transfer independently.
The client enjoys:
- going to the cinema, shopping, cafes and garden centres
- going to church and attending courses
- reading books, crosswords and adult colouring books
- doing gem art
They have4 cats, a puppy, numerous guinea pigs and rabbits outside in the garden.
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:
Darshna Pancholi
Telephone: 0116 305 3147
Email: DPSOemploymentsupport@leics.gov.uk
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please forward an up to date CV by emailor complete the application form and return it to the email address above. Please remember to quote reference number DP463820 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.
Personal Assistant (Barwell, Leicestershire) - Female Only employer: Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group
Leicestershire County Council is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where Occupational Therapists can make a real difference in the lives of adults and children. With a strong emphasis on collaboration across health, housing, and social care teams, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth, making it a rewarding place to advance your career while positively impacting the community.
Contact Details:
Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group Recruitment Team
