Personal Assistant (Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire) - Female Only

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: SD728861

Location: Melton Mowbray

Rate: £13.71 per hour if directly employed or £17.50 per hour if self-employed

Hours: 9 hours per week - Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (one hour in the morning, 30 minutes at lunch time and 45 minutes at tea time)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 7th November 2026

An individual living in Melton Mowbray requires support from a female Personal Assistant.

Role Requirements

You will be required to support the client with:

• personal care
• toileting
• making meals and drinks
• taking medication

The client has been diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, diabetes, and Osteoporosis. They require hand held support.

The client enjoys knitting.

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, friendly, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs. Genuine applicants only please.

Benefits for an employed PA include:

• 5.6 weeks' paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Pension, tax and NI contributions

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).

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

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Sian Davies

Telephone: 0116 3055181

Email: DPSOemploymentsupport@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please forward an up to date CV by email or complete the application form and return it to the email address above. Please remember to quote reference number SD728861 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.