Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a non-smoking female personal assistant to support a young lady in maintaining her independence. The ideal candidate should be understanding, reliable, and willing to be flexible with hours. Responsibilities include assisting with mobility, daily routines, and accompanying outings. A clean driver's licence is essential. This role offers £14.50 per hour, with flexible hours between Monday to Sunday.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Experience as a Personal Assistant is a plus but not necessary.
• Subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support with mobility vehicle and public transport.
• Assist with daily routine and personal hygiene.
• Accompany outings to galleries and trusts.

Skills

Understanding and patience

Reliability

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Caring

Tools

Driver's licence

Job description

Overview

Ref: 22092025KN991189
Role: Personal Assistant
Hours: 20hrs 15mins per week
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Location: Gillingham
Closing date: N/A

A young lady is looking for a non-smoking female personal assistant, to support her to live an independent life on a day-to-day basis. As a personal assistant you will be required to provide support in a range of areas including but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Support with mobility vehicle, i.e. picking up medication, shopping, attending appointments in London and socialising. Able to plan routes and be comfortable on public transport. Driver with a clean driver’s licence is a must.
• Provide reassurance and prompts around daily routine, personal hygiene, getting dressed, hair washing, cooking, maintaining habitable home and managing safety around the house.
• To share interests in activities such as swimming indoor and outdoor.
• To be able to accompany outings to national trusts and galleries.
• Be physically fit and able to support with folding and unfolding a wheelchair.
• Assist with admin tasks such as managing medical appointments and letters.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Looking for someone to be open to get to know me, to be understanding, patient and flexible. Reliable and punctual.
• Experience of working as a Personal Assistant is not necessary but keen learner would be an advantage. If you are friendly, enthusiastic, motivating, and caring and want to support someone to remain independent, this job is for you!
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by employer) and references.
• This employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010.
• The client can only accept applications if you have the right to work in the UK. Please do not apply if you require sponsorship or visa.

Shift Pattern

Hours are as above and flexible between Monday to Sunday. Times to be agreed with employer.

How to apply

For more information and to request an application pack please contact [e-mail] or call 01634331351.

Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our clients. Should your application be successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by Medway Council.