Personal Assistant (Social Care) Ashford...

Adult Social Care; Ashford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Adult Social Care in Ashford, UK is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a young woman with autism with 8 hours per week across two days. You will help her access the local community, build independent living skills, and assist with daily routines including meal planning and self-care.

The role requires patience, empathy, reliability, and a love of animals; a Golden Retriever is at home. Own transport is helpful. DBS check required; interviews on receipt of applications.

Qualifications

• Patient, kind and empathetic
• Willingness to learn about autism and associated mental health conditions
• Access to own transport

Responsibilities

• Provide 8 hours of support per week across two days
• Help me access local community and build independence
• Assist with daily routines and self-care tasks including meal planning and preparation
• Support transitions and encourage engagement in activities and nature

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Autism awareness

Own transport

Job description

Personal Assistant in Social Care

Job reference: 20261103HD1596315

Hours: 8 hours per week

Wage: £12.71 per hour

Location: Ashford, Kent

Duration: Permanent

I am an independent and capable young woman with autism and associated mental health conditions. I live with my family in rural Ashford.

I am looking for a caring and reliable Personal Assistant to provide 8 hours of support per week.

The role will involve supporting me to access my local community, build confidence with independent living skills, and encourage me with daily routines and self-care tasks, including meal planning and preparation.

Patience, kindness, empathy, and a positive attitude are essential, as I would like support that helps me maintain and develop my independence.

I have a keen interest in animals and have a friendly 3-year-old Golden Retriever, so a love of dogs is a must.

An understanding of autism and a willingness to learn and develop an awareness of how autism affects me, is essential.

The 8 hours per week would be required across two days, working days and times can be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. There is some flexibility for the right person.

• Patient, kind and empathetic
• Understanding and willingness to learn about autism and associated mental health conditions
• Enjoys being around animals and nature
• Own transport required

• Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• Interviews will be held as soon as suitable applications are received.

If you are friendly, supportive, and enjoy helping others to achieve their goals and maintain their independence, I would love to hear from you.