Personal Assistant/Carer
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £19.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | self-employed PA only |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2026 |
| Location: | Loughborough, Leicestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | LCC Direct Payment Recipient |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AE288055 |
Summary
10 hours per week
Preferred days/times:
To be confirmed with person and PA. Weekend and evening availability and flexibility required
PA is required to have access to their own vehicle, mental health experience, a good sense of humour, ability to adapt to a variety of situations, and be accepting of LGBT people (it is not essential that the PA is LGBT), ability to drive a WAV vehicle when received, van to be driven in the meantime
Tasks/duties:
Support with accessing the community
Support with having a shower and bathing including help getting in and out of the bath or shower (client will provide training) and support with feminine hygiene
Support with changing bed linen, preparing meals, food shopping, and laundry
Support with reaching their goals of improving their independence and continuing with their voluntary work
Transport to and from appointments and social events – PA required to have use of their own vehicle. A small foldable electric or manual wheelchair will be transported in the boot – client will show how to do this correctly. Transfer support in and out of the car. The wheelchair is small and can fit in the boot of most cars
Assistance with admin tasks such as helping with phone calls, and wording emails correctly
Client main diagnosis:
Cerebral Palsy
Chronic lung condition
Mental health
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Emotional Unstable Personality disorder (EUPD)
Mixed anxiety and Depressive disorder
Manual Handling
The client has limited mobility and uses a wheelchair which will be required to be lifted in and out of the boot of the car
Support with getting in and out of the shower or bath and car – training will be provided
Communication:
The client talks very quietly so will use a communication app as and when needed
Client enjoys:
Their voluntary work, going to the cinema, visiting coffee shops, theme parks, and exploring new places.
They will be getting a cat so would prefer support from someone who is a cat lover
This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs
Genuine applicants only please.
DBS paid for by funding authority, (if you don’t already have a certificate).
Role subject to interview and references.
The advert may close before the deadline date if a high number of responses are received
Preferred days/times:
To be confirmed with person and PA. Weekend and evening availability and flexibility required
PA is required to have access to their own vehicle, mental health experience, a good sense of humour, ability to adapt to a variety of situations, and be accepting of LGBT people (it is not essential that the PA is LGBT), ability to drive a WAV vehicle when received, van to be driven in the meantime
Tasks/duties:
Support with accessing the community
Support with having a shower and bathing including help getting in and out of the bath or shower (client will provide training) and support with feminine hygiene
Support with changing bed linen, preparing meals, food shopping, and laundry
Support with reaching their goals of improving their independence and continuing with their voluntary work
Transport to and from appointments and social events – PA required to have use of their own vehicle. A small foldable electric or manual wheelchair will be transported in the boot – client will show how to do this correctly. Transfer support in and out of the car. The wheelchair is small and can fit in the boot of most cars
Assistance with admin tasks such as helping with phone calls, and wording emails correctly
Client main diagnosis:
Cerebral Palsy
Chronic lung condition
Mental health
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Emotional Unstable Personality disorder (EUPD)
Mixed anxiety and Depressive disorder
Manual Handling
The client has limited mobility and uses a wheelchair which will be required to be lifted in and out of the boot of the car
Support with getting in and out of the shower or bath and car – training will be provided
Communication:
The client talks very quietly so will use a communication app as and when needed
Client enjoys:
Their voluntary work, going to the cinema, visiting coffee shops, theme parks, and exploring new places.
They will be getting a cat so would prefer support from someone who is a cat lover
This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs
Genuine applicants only please.
DBS paid for by funding authority, (if you don’t already have a certificate).
Role subject to interview and references.
The advert may close before the deadline date if a high number of responses are received