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: DP732677
Location: Sileby, LE12
Rate: £17.50 per hour for self-employed, £13.71 per hour for directly employed
Hours: 10.75 hours per week, across 7 days
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 8th September 2026
A female client living in Sileby requires a female Personal Assistant to support them.
Role Requirements
You will be required to support the client with:
- Personal care tasks
- Hair care
- Dressing
- Building confidence
- Engage in the community
- Going for walks
- Going for coffee
7 days per week:
- 45-minute morning call
- 30-minute evening call
- 2 hours of social inclusion per week (flexible)
Female Personal Assistant only as personal care support is required.
The client has COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, depression and anxiety.
The client enjoys a range of activities including going for walks, visiting coffee shops, embroidery, swimming, and attending the gym. She recognises that some activities, particularly swimming and going to the gym, may require time and gradual support to build her confidence before she feels comfortable engaging in them independently.
Driving licence required, mileage will be paid directly 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:
Darshna Pancholi
Telephone: 0116 305 3147
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 DP732677 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
- Female candidate only
- Provide personal care tasks (including hair care and dressing)
- Support with confidence building and social inclusion activities
- Availability for 10.75 hours per week across seven days, including 45-minute morning call, 30-minute evening call, and 2 hours social inclusion per week
- Driving licence (mileage paid by client)
- DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service)
- Interview and references
- Ability to support someone with COPD, depression and anxiety
- Responsible, reliable, patient, friendly and respectful of privacy and dignity
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.
