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: TS684439
Location: Thurlaston LE9
Rate: £13.21 per hour if directly employed or £17.00 per hour if self-employed
Hours: 8 hours per week - Saturday and Sunday 9am to 1pm (plus possibly some additional hours in the week to cover the current PA)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 4th July 2025
A lady living in the Thurlaston area requires a female Personal Assistant to support with personal care tasks.
Role Requirements
You will be required to:
- encourage and assist where required with personal care
- make sure the client is wearing clean clothes
- support with meals and drinks, general domestic duties, shopping and accessing the community.
The client enjoys going for walks around the local area, loves animals and owns a cat. They have been diagnosed with dementia and are at risk of falls.
You must have your own vehicle with business insurance and a full clean driving licence. Any mileage incurred will be paid directly by the client.
Previous care experience is desired but not essential. This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs. You may be a good fit if you are looking to get back into work after caring for a relative or friend. 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).
Benefits for an employed PA include:
- paid annual leave
- pension enrolment
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Tracy Smith
Telephone: 0116 3057745
Email: [email protected]
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please forward an up to date CV by email to [email protected] or complete the application form and return it to the email address above. Please remember to quote reference number TS684439 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 either be self-employed or directly employed by the individual that you will be supporting.
