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: AE624630
Location: Groby, LE6
Rate: £17.50 per hour for self-employed
Hours: 6 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 23rd September 2026
A friendly client living in Groby requires a Personal Assistant to support them.
Role Requirements
You will be required to support the client with:
- Engaging in conversation
- Playing cards
- Assisting with hobbies
- Assisting with community outings
- Domestic duties, including light cleaning in the kitchen and hallway, cooking and cleaning up, laundry, changing bed linen, cleaning the bathroom
- Making shopping lists
- Supporting with mail
6 hours per week, preferred times:
Tuesday 6pm-8pm
Wednesday 6pm-8pm
Thursday 6pm-8pm
The client has Autism Spectrum Disorder and a Learning Disability, which affects them with the following:
Impairment with spatial awareness, balance and coordination.
Social skill difficulties.
Anxiety / depression.
Communication or language difficulties.
Social isolation.
The client requires time to process complex information. They require information to be broken down to help them understand what is being said, particularly if the subject is confusing or there are lots of things to talk about.
The client enjoys going for walks, going to the cinema, bowling and shopping. They also enjoy going to the local social club.
The client also enjoys going to football matches, circuit training each week, and playing golf.
The Personal Assistant will be required to have a full, clean UK driving licence. Mileage will be paid by the client.
This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and friendly, 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 funding authority if you don’t already have a certificate).
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:
Annette Evans
Telephone: 0116 305 7046
Email: [email protected]
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 AE624630 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.
Skills Required
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- Successful interview
- Satisfactory references
- DBS check
- Responsible, reliable, patient, friendly, and respectful approach
What We Do
East Midlands Housing Group is a community-focused housing and care provider working to deliver safe, secure homes and strong neighbourhoods across the East Midlands. Their mission is to provide housing and care to improve opportunities for people, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace built on trust, collaboration, and innovation to improve lives through opportunity.
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