Personal Assistant (Social Care)

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

Job summary

A local care organization in Gravesend is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support a woman with limited mobility. Responsibilities include meal preparation, household tasks, and companionship. Applicants should be reliable, trustworthy, and willing to follow health precautions. Flexibility in shifts is essential. Training and DBS checks will be provided.

Qualifications

• Female personal assistant required for a 40-year-old woman with limited mobility.
• Must hold a UK driving license and have a car.
• Desirable previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and cooking.
• Help with household tasks like cleaning and laundry.
• Support with basic personal care needs and medication checks.
• Accompany to social events and outings.

Skills

Reliable

Trustworthy

Friendly

Patient

Understanding

Job description

kent - Social Care – Personal Care Assistant Position

Job Reference: 20251103VM1177592
Hours: 12 hours per week, no evenings or weekends required, flexibility is essential.
Wage: £13 per hour
Location: Gravesend, Kent
Duration: Permanent, subject to probationary period.

Description

Female personal assistant required for a 40 year old woman living in Gravesend with limited mobility. To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable the individual to live a better quality of life.

Eligibility

All applicants must hold a UK driving license, have a car, and are subject to a DBS check, the cost is covered by the employer.

Duties

Duties include meal preparation and cooking, assisting with occasional outings, checking medication has been taken, completing household tasks, and basic personal care needs.

Some common tasks listed below:

• Food preparation and cooking healthy meals
• Household tasks such as cleaning, changing bed and washing clothes
• Assist with washing hair and dressing
• Accompany on social events and getting out into the community

Schedule

The shifts I need are either 12-4pm or 1-5pm three days a week. Likely to be Monday, Wednesday & Thursday but this needs to be flexible.

Requirements

Previous experience within a similar role is desirable though not essential. The applicant must be reliable, trustworthy, friendly, patient and understanding, willing to take the time to learn how to effectively best offer support and encourage independence.

As the applicant will be privy to personal medical information, they must also be discreet and work confidentially. It’s vital the PA I employ is covid conscious and is willing to take precautions at work including mask wearing and regular covid testing.

Application

You can apply for this job by telephoning 03000 413600 and/or emailing [e-mail] quoting the reference above.

Legal

This job advert is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1-4