Personal Assistant (Social Care)

Direct Payments; Detling; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A personal assistance service in Detling seeks a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a young lady in her daily life. Responsibilities include managing behavioral challenges and sharing interests in outdoor activities and gaming. The role requires flexibility in hours, with 6 hours per week during term time and 18 hours during non-term time. Ideal candidates will be understanding, patient, and eager to learn.

Qualifications

• Open to getting to know the employer and understanding their needs.
• Able to start as soon as possible.
• Experience as a Personal Assistant not necessary, but eagerness to learn is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support with behavioral challenges, providing reassurance and prompts.
• Share interests in activities like gaming and outdoor life.
• Accompany outings and assist during purchases.

Skills

Understanding

Patience

Flexibility

Friendly

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Caring attitude

Job description

Overview

A young lady is looking for a personal assistant, to support her to live an independent life on a day-to-day basis.

Role and Details

• Role: Personal Assistant
• Employer ref: 20250905ND10160
• Hours: 6 hours per week term time; 18 hours per week non term time
• Salary: £12.41 per hour
• Location: Detling, Maidstone
• Closing date: N/A

Responsibilities

• Support with behavioural challenges, provide reassurance and prompts around daily routine
• Share interests in outdoor activities, gaming, animal and marine life
• Be able to accompany outings
• Be strong willed and confident
• Assist and offer support when I’m making purchases

Qualifications/Requirements

• Looking for someone to be open to get to know me, to be understanding, patient and flexible
• Able to start as soon as possible
• 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.

Shift Pattern

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

How to apply

Call 03000 413600 to ask for an application pack or alternatively you can email [e-mail] quoting the above reference number.