Personal Assistant

Medway Council; Chatham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority provider in Chatham is seeking a Personal Assistant to support individuals in accessing the community and daily routines. This role focuses on understanding Autism and providing a friendly, motivating environment. Hours are flexible, and the position offers an opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive role.

Qualifications

• Ability to support someone who is non-verbal.
• Keen learner is an advantage.
• Motivating and caring approach to support independent living.

Responsibilities

• Support with socialising and accessing the community.
• Plan routes and provide support on public transport.
• Encourage going out and reduce isolation.

Skills

Understanding of Autism

Patient and flexible

Reliable and punctual

Friendly and enthusiastic

Job description

Overview

Role: Personal Assistant

Hours: 18hrs per week

Salary: £14.50 per hour

Location: Chatham

Closing date: N/A

Responsibilities

• Support with socialising and accessing the community.
• Shopping and attending activities at Rage Out and the community centre.
• Plan routes and provide support on public transport.
• Provide reassurance and prompts around daily routine, personal hygiene, getting dressed, and safety at home.
• Encourage going out and reducing isolation; accompany outings up to 3 times per week.

Qualifications and Skills

• Understanding of Autism and ability to support someone who is non-verbal.
• Open to getting to know the client; patient, flexible, understanding, reliable and punctual.
• Experience as a Personal Assistant is not required; keen learner is an advantage.
• Friendly, enthusiastic, motivating and caring approach to support independent living.

Other Requirements

• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by employer) and references.
• Equality Act note: the employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010.
• Shift Pattern: Hours are as above and flexible between Mon, Wed and Fri. Times to be agreed with employer.
• For more information and to request an application pack please contact [e-mail] or call 01634331351.
• Please note that the advert is placed on behalf of a client; if successful you will be directly employed by the customer, not by Medway Council.
• The client can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship or visa support is not available.