Personal Assistant (Loughborough, Leicestershire)
Posted 6 hours 50 minutes ago by Golearnleicestershire
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: DP123723
Location: Loughborough, LE11
Pay: £17.50 per hour for self-employed or £13.71 for employed
Hours: 8 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 29th May 2026
Job DescriptionA young person living in Loughborough requires a Personal Assistant to support with daily life and social skills, including personal care when out.
Role RequirementsYou will be required to support the client with:
- Accessing the community
- Vulnerability and road safety while out
- Taking part in recreational activities.
- Personal care support while out.
- Independent living tasks such as ironing and laundry
- Shopping
8 hours per week - To be used on Tuesdays and weekends, to be discussed at interview.
The client has a learning disability and has limited verbal communication - uses single words.
They enjoy going for walks, playing badminton, tennis, going shopping, café & restaurants.
A driving licence and access to a car would be beneficial, but not essential.
This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and friendly, and respectful of others' privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs.
The role is subject to interview, references and a DBS check (paid for by funding authority if you don't already have a certificate).
Leicestershire County Council is not the employer. You will either be self employed or directly employed by the individual that you will be supporting.