Compassionate Personal Assistant for Creative Care

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring Personal Assistant is sought to support a young lady with complex needs in her home. The role combines companionship with practical support, while giving her mother a break from full-time caring responsibilities.

The resident has borderline personality disorder and epilepsy, requiring patience, vigilance for seizures, and a caring approach. DBS checks are required and references will be checked to ensure suitability.

Qualifications

• Patient, understanding, calm demeanor
• Comfortable working in a home environment with a smoker

Responsibilities

• Provide a sitting service, supervising and supporting the young lady in the home
• Ensure her safety and wellbeing, particularly in relation to her epilepsy and seizures
• Offer companionship and engagement, including supporting her interest in crafts and activities
• Assist with meal preparation and light household tasks
• Support with general cleaning, including maintaining the bathroom and living areas
• Help maintain a calm and structured environment
• Enable her mother to take breaks, attend work and training, and spend time with friends and family

Job description

A caring Personal Assistant is sought to support a young lady with complex needs in her home. The role combines companionship with practical support, while giving her mother a break from full-time caring responsibilities.

The resident has borderline personality disorder and epilepsy, requiring patience, vigilance for seizures, and a caring approach. DBS checks are required and references will be checked to ensure suitability.