Description 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: PH720360 Location: Blaby LE8 Rate: £12.44 per hour if directly employed or £16.00 per hour if self-employed Hours: 2 hours per week - days/times are flexible Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 10th January 2025 A gentleman in Blaby requires a Personal Assistant for a weekly social call. Role Requirements You will be required to sit with the gentlemen for two hours per week, to have a chat and cup of tea. In his working life, the gentleman was a mechanical engineer and still enjoys making things. He also enjoys socialising with friends and was a keen golfer. The gentleman has recently had a stroke which has affected his mobility and range of movement. He has carers that provide support twice a day but this Personal Assistant support is just for a social call. However, some assistance and personal care may be required, on occasion. Benefits include: 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata) Pension, tax and NI contributions This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs. Genuine applicants only please. The role is subject to interview, references and an enhanced DBS check. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Phil Hall Telephone: 0116 3054295 Email: DPSOemploymentsupportleics.gov.uk How to Apply To apply for this role, please forward an up to date CV by email to DPSOemploymentsupportleics.gov.uk or complete the application form and return it to the email address above. Please remember to quote reference number PH720360 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.