20240822NN1174393 Personal assistant 8 hours per week - Swale area

UKCIL Ltd.; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 4,100 - 6,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

Pension contributions

Salary paid every four weeks

Job summary

A support services organization is seeking a Personal Assistant in Sittingbourne to support a 38-year-old individual with autism and medication-controlled epilepsy. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and providing emotional support. Applicants should be proactive and friendly, and the role requires a DBS check. This is a permanent post with contracted hours and benefits such as annual leave and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be proactive, reliable, enthusiastic and friendly.
• The position will require a DBS check and satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal planning and preparation.
• Help with grocery shopping and household errands.
• Support completion of housework and personal care tasks.
• Encourage adherence to the support plan.
• Provide emotional support and listen to concerns.
• Communicate regularly with the main carer.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Friendliness

Emotional support

Communication with carer

Job description

Personal Assistant – 8 hours per week – Swale area – Sittingbourne – ME10 (Reference: 20240822NN1174393)

Overview

The role is to support a 38‑year‑old individual with autism, learning difficulties and medication‑controlled epilepsy in daily living activities. The assistant will help implement the support plan developed with a care manager and the individual's main carer.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with meal planning and preparation.
• Help with grocery shopping and household errands.
• Support completion of housework and personal care tasks.
• Encourage adherence to the support plan and promote a healthy, active lifestyle.
• Provide emotional support, listen to concerns, and reassure the individual.
• Communicate regularly with the main carer (sister) to coordinate care and updates.

Requirements

Applicants must be proactive, reliable, enthusiastic and friendly. The position will require a DBS check and satisfactory references.

Benefits

Permanent post with contracted hours. Includes annual leave entitlement, pension contributions, and a salary paid every four weeks.

How to Apply

To request an application pack, contact 03330508010 or [e-mail] and quote the reference number: 20240822NN1174393.