Personal Assistant — Home Care & Community Support

Direct Payments; Hythe; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Direct Payments is seeking a Female Personal Assistant in Hythe for 16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule including weekends. The role involves personal care, domestic duties, and social activities, and requires good communication, patience, honesty, and discretion.

Applicants must be able to assist with mobility and interactions with an assistance dog, and DBS clearance is mandatory. Experience in care is preferred; full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in care working preferred, but full training will be provided.
• DBS check is required on offer.
• Female-only post under Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9) applies.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and domestic assistance as needed.
• Assist with social activities and community outings.
• Support with mental and physical health needs; interaction with an assistance dog.
• Maintain discretion, be reliable, and work on own initiative.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Honesty

Trustworthy

Discreet

Organized

Resourceful

Initiative

Job description

Direct Payments is seeking a Female Personal Assistant in Hythe for 16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule including weekends. The role involves personal care, domestic duties, and social activities, and requires good communication, patience, honesty, and discretion.

Applicants must be able to assist with mobility and interactions with an assistance dog, and DBS clearance is mandatory. Experience in care is preferred; full training will be provided.