Personal Assistant (Market Harborough, Leicestershire) chez Leicestershire County Council

PLEASE NOTE: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL IS NOT THE EMPLOYER FOR THIS JOB. YOU WILL BE DIRECTLY EMPLOYED BY THE INDIVIDUAL THAT YOU WILL BE SUPPORTING.

Job Reference: AE659492

Location: Market Harborough LE16

Rate: £17 per hour for self employed or £13.21 for employed 

Hours: 8 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 23rd October 2025

A client in the Market Harborough area requires support to access the community and increase their independence. 

Role Requirements

You will be required to provide support the client with:

• independence skills and build confidence
• support with setting goals and discussing the steps required to reach these goals
• accessing community activities
• support to build a daily/weekly routine
• sometimes support may be required with applying cream and putting on socks 

The client requires 1:1 support to assist with maximising their independence and to access community social and recreational activities. 

8 hours per week, to be worked as 2 x four hour sessions, days and times to be mutually agreed.

The client has two dogs, one of which is an assistance dog, and a rabbit.  

The client enjoys swimming, crafts, walking (when they can), singing and comedy - the client believes that laughter is a form of medicine.

You will be required to transport the client to places of interest, so you must have your own vehicle and a full, clean, driving licence.

The client has segmental peripheral neuralgia - nerve damaged, hepatic fibrosis - Liver damage, obsessive-compulsive disorder, poor mobility, emotionally unstable personality disorder/personality disorder, anxiety disorder linked to medication, subclinical hypothyroidism thyroid TSH level mildly elevated, reticulocytosis, obstructive sleep apnoea, post traumatic stress disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease, vitamin B12 deficiency, obesity and is currently being assessed for autism. 

This opportunity is suited for someone who is reliable, patient, with a sense of humour and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs. 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 one).

Benefits for an employed PA include 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata) Pension, Tax and NI contributions.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Annette Evans

Telephone: 01163057046

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 AE659492 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 directly employed by the individual that you will be supporting.

The advert may close before the deadline date if a high number of responses are received.