Leicestershire Council calls for more care assistants

A RECRUITMENT drive for personal assistants to work in adult social care will be the focus of a special event in Melton next week.

The information event takes place next Thursday, January 17, at Melton Library in Wilton Road, from 10am to 2.30pm.

The event, aimed specifically at attracting more personal assistants, has been organised by Leicestershire County Council as part of its work to recruit skilled and motivated workers into the care sector.

Personal assistants can offer care to individuals to support independence or help families who care for a loved one.

They carry out such tasks as helping individuals with personal care, cleaning and housework, shopping outings and day trips.

Anybody who attends will be able to speak to a county council advisor about the role.