Personal Assistant (Leicester Forest East, Leicestershire)

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: DP461683

Location: Leicester Forest East, LE3

Rate: £17.50 per hour for self-employed

Hours: 7 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 29th May 2026

A client living in Leicester Forest East requires a Personal Assistant to support them.

Responsibilities

• Showering
• Getting ready and dressed
• Support with transfers to wheelchair
• Assist with digital art on computer
• Support music listening and participation in gigs/festivals with friends/girlfriend
• Assist with social outings as appropriate

Work Details

7 hours per week - provided mostly 60 minutes each day, Monday to Sunday. Schedule may shift due to client work commitments; rota will be arranged in advance.

Client has Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) and uses a wheelchair - some support with transfers required.

Benefits the ability to drive a manual wheelchair assisted vehicle.

Candidate Profile

Responsible, reliable, patient, friendly, and respectful of privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs.

Requirements

• Experience providing personal care or support to individuals with disabilities.
• Basic knowledge of wheelchair transfers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect personal boundaries.
• Subject to interview, references and a DBS check (paid by funding authority if certificate not already obtained).

Contact

Darshna Pancholi

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