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Job DescriptionPLEASE 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: DP123723Location: Loughborough, LE11Rate: £17.50 per hour for self-employed or £13.71 for employedHours: 8 hours per weekContract: PermanentClosing Date: 29th May 2026A young person living in Loughborough requires a Personal Assistant to support with daily life and social skills, including personal care when out.Role RequirementsYou will be required to support the client with: Accessing the community Vulnerability and road safety while out Taking part in recreational activities. Personal care support will be required whilst out.Independent living tasks such as ironing and laundryShoppingAccessing the community8 hours per week – To be used on Tuesdays and weekends, to be discussed at interview.A female Personal Assistant is required, due to the personal care support needed.The client has a learning disability and has limited verbal communication – Uses single words.They enjoy going for walks, playing badminton, tennis, going shopping, café & restaurants .A driving licence and access to a car would be beneficial, but not essential.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 receivedFor More Information Or An Informal Discussion, Please ContactDarshna PancholiTelephone: 0116 305 3147Email: DPSOemploymentsupport@leics.gov.ukHow To ApplyTo 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 DP123723 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 either be self-employed or directly employed by the individual that you will be supporting.