Personal Assistant - 4 hours per week plus 3 hours alternate weekends@£14.50/hr in Rainham

UKCIL Ltd.; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 19,975; Part time

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Job summary

UKCIL Ltd in Gillingham is looking for a dedicated Personal Assistant to support a vibrant 64-year-old man with mobility and short-term memory challenges. The role includes flexible hours totaling 4 hours a week plus 3 hours on alternate weekends, paid at £14.50/hr. Your duties will involve providing essential mobility support, assisting with food preparation, and engaging him in community activities such as cinema outings and fishing trips, while ensuring a positive and enjoyable experience. Ideal candidates will have a great sense of humour and genuinely care about making a difference in someone's life.

Qualifications

• Experience with mobility assistance and personal care.
• Ability to support individuals with physical and mental health challenges.
• Warm and friendly approach to companionship.

Responsibilities

• Support mobility and provide assistance during outings.
• Help prepare food and drinks for the client.
• Facilitate community engagement through outings.

Skills

Mobility support

Personal care

Community engagement

Sense of humour

Adaptability

Job description

Personal Assistant - 4 hours per week plus 3 hours alternate weekends @ £14.50/hr in Rainham - Gillingham - ME8

About the Role

I am seeking a Personal Assistant to support a 64 year old male. The hours will be combined with the existing carer hours. The PA hours will be used flexibly to meet my client’s needs and support him to continue living a full and active life. My client has experienced two strokes and had two knee replacements, which affect his mobility and short‑term memory. He uses walking aids and an electric wheelchair, though he is also able to drive independently. Despite these challenges, he is determined, positive, and enjoys getting out and about. He also lives with PTSD, which can impact his mood at times. He is looking for someone who is not fazed by this, can offer patient, calm support during more difficult moments, and help him achieve a positive outcome. He is a naturally chatty individual, performs stand‑up magic comedy and has a great sense of humour. He values good conversation and a positive outlook on life.

What the Role Involves

• Supporting mobility in the event of a fall or when assistance is needed with accessing toilets in the community (the client will guide you through his preferences)
• Assisting with preparing food and drinks due to mobility limitations
• Supporting community outings, such as:
  • Going to the cinema
  • Day trips to the seaside
  • Fishing trips (learning or simply accompanying him would be a bonus)

Who We’re Looking For

• A friendly, reliable, and supportive person
• Comfortable with light personal care and mobility assistance
• Someone who enjoys being out in the community and helping someone stay active and engaged
• A great sense of humour and a worldly, open-minded approach to life
• A dog lover – the client has three small dogs

This Role Would Suit Someone Who Is:

• Patient, adaptable, and emotionally aware
• Confident supporting someone with physical disabilities and mental health needs
• Looking for a meaningful role making a genuine difference to someone’s life

This role is subject to:

• An Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by the employer if employed)
• Satisfactory references

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