Personal Assistant (Social Care)

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

Job summary

A social care provider in Dover is seeking a female personal assistant to provide supportive companionship and assistance with everyday tasks. The role is part-time, requiring 10 hours over 2 days at a rate of £13 per hour. Applicants should be kind, patient, and comfortable around dogs. A DBS check is required, and a driver is preferred.

Qualifications

• Kind and patient individual with a good sense of humour.
• Comfortable around dogs.
• Driver preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive companionship to assist with everyday tasks.
• Encourage participation in new activities to build confidence.
• Support in reducing feelings of depression and social isolation.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Humour

Comfortable around dogs

Job description

Overview

Female personal assistant for social care wanted in Dover, Kent. 10 hours contract available — hours to be worked over 2 days. Rate of pay £13 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide a supportive companion (a "buddy") to assist with everyday tasks.
• Encourage participation in new activities and help build confidence.
• Support to reduce feelings of depression and social isolation and promote a more fulfilled life.

Details

The role is based in a comfortable flat in Dover with two sons and a friendly poodle. A driver is preferred.

Location: Dover, Kent

Hours: 10 hours per week, over 2 days

Rate of pay: £13 per hour

DBS check: Post subject to disclosure and barring service (DBS) check

Application: For an application pack, form and job description please phone [phone], giving your name, address, contact number and quoting reference 20250903SAM1191836.

Qualifications & Qualities

• Kind, patient, with a good sense of humour
• Comfortable around dogs
• Driver preferred

Equal Opportunity

The post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 paragraphs 1-4 — female only applicants need apply.