Personal Assistant (Scraptoft, Leicestershire)

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: AE728571
• Location: Scraptoft LE7
• Rate: £13.21 per hour if directly employed or £17.00 per hour if self-employed
• Hours: 8 hours per week - weekdays only, exact days/times to be agreed
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing Date: 17th October 2025

Could you support an individual living in the Scraptoft area with social engagement and activities? 

Role Requirements

You will be required to: provide the client with:

• provide company, safety and community engagement
• support for partner to enable them to work and have leisure 

The client enjoys walking, going to their local café, and chatting. They have a child who is 10 years old and an energetic dog.

The client has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease and are not always orientated to their home and need supervision. They are frightened that they will be on their own and that they are stupid and people will laugh at them therefore need constant reassurance in this respect.

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, 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 an enhanced DBS check (paid for by the funding authority if you don't already have a certificate).

Please note, this 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: DPSOemploymentsupport@leics.gov.uk   

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please forward an up to date CV by email to DPSOemploymentsupport@leics.gov.uk or complete the application form and return it to the email address above. Please remember to quote reference number AE728571 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.