Personal Assistant (Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire) at Leicestershire County Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Responsibility, Reliability, Patience, Respect for Privacy, Dignity, Values, Beliefs, Social Support, Mobility Assistance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

PLEASE NOTE: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL IS NOT THE EMPLOYER FOR THIS JOB. YOU WILL BE SELF-EMPLOYED. Job Reference: DP726754 Location: Melton Mowbray LE13 Rate: £17.00 per hour Hours: 4 hours per week to be used flexibly Contract: Self-Employed, Permanent Closing Date: 23rd April 2026 A self-employed Personal Assistant is required to provide social support to an individual in Melton Mowbray. Role Requirements You will be required to provide support with going out for walks, visiting coffee shops, the supermarket, etc. The client enjoys going out for a coffee, football, Lego and Star Wars. They have two dogs. The client has had a stoke (left side weakness), is registered blind and is diabetic (insulin controlled). They use a rollator in the home to walk, and a wheelchair when out. They do not like traveling in cars due to travel sickness. You are not required to hold a driving licence. This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs. Genuine applicants only please. The role is subject to interview, references and an enhanced DBS check. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Darshna Pancholi Telephone: 0116 305 3147 Email: DPSOemploymentsupport@leics.gov.uk [DPSOemploymentsupport@leics.gov.uk] How to Apply To apply for this role, please forward an up to date CV by email [DPSOemploymentsupport@leics.gov.uk] or complete the application form [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&dID=13650594&dDocName=UCMFA13645911&allowInterrupt=1] and return it to the email address above. Please remember to quote reference number DP726754 as part of your application. The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to create a job alert for vacancies with Leicestershire County Council, it is not an online application form. Please apply to the email address shown above. 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 self-employed.

Responsibilities

The Personal Assistant will provide social support to an individual in Melton Mowbray, assisting with outings such as walks, visiting coffee shops, and going to the supermarket. Support will also involve being aware of the client's specific needs related to a stroke, blindness, and diabetes.