Personal Assistant (Loughborough, Leicestershire)

Company: Leicestershire County Council
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Location: Loughborough
Job Description:

Job Description

Job Reference: DP123723

Location: Loughborough, LE11

Rate: £17.50 per hour for self‑employed or £13.71 for employed

Hours: 8 hours per week (Tuesdays and weekends, to be discussed at interview)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 29th May 2026

A young person living in Loughborough requires a Personal Assistant to support with daily life and social skills, including personal care when out.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with accessing the community
  • Ensure vulnerability and road safety while out
  • Participate in recreational activities such as walks, badminton, tennis, shopping, café and restaurant visits
  • Provide personal care support while the client is out
  • Perform independent living tasks such as ironing, laundry and shopping

Requirements

  • Responsible, reliable, patient, friendly, and respectful of privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs
  • Good communicator able to support a client with limited verbal communication (uses single words)
  • Valid driving licence and access to a car would be beneficial, but not essential
  • Subject to interview, reference checks and DBS check (paid for by funding authority if certificate not already held)

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Posted: June 1st, 2026