Personal Assistant (Social Care) Swanley

Direct Payments; Swanley; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Direct Payments Swanley is seeking a Personal Assistant (Social Care) to provide practical 1:1 support to a service user, helping them live as independently as possible.

The role is evenings, 5-9pm, 2-3 days a week during term time, with flexible hours outside term. Training can be provided, and a DBS check is required for this position. Reliability and good communication are highly valued.

Formación

• Experience in care is preferred but not essential.
• Training can be provided if needed.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide assistance with daily living tasks and needs.
• Support with personal care, meal preparation and community access as per care plan.
• All fluids are given via gastrostomy (training can be provided).
• Ensure the individual's comfort, dignity, and safety at all times.
• Follow care plans and respect confidentiality.
• Assist with maintaining routines, independence, and wellbeing.
• Communicate effectively with the individual and their family.
• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
• Respectful and understanding of privacy and independence.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Conocimientos

Good communication

Patience

Attention to detail

Organised

Descripción del empleo

Personal Assistant (Social Care) Swanley

Job Title: Social Care - Personal Assistant

Job reference: 20261106JB1622526

Hours: 5-9pm 2-3 days a week during term time, hours flexible during non-term time, additional occasional hours as agreed

Job Description

Personal assistant to provide practical and personal 1:1 support to our service user enabling them to live as independently as possible. Supporting them to also participate in daily activities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide assistance with daily living tasks and needs.

Support with tasks such as personal care, meal preparation and feeding, or community access (as appropriate to the care plan).

All fluids are given via gastrostomy (training can be given)

Ensure the individual's comfort, dignity, and safety at all times.

Follow care plans and respect confidentiality.

Assist with maintaining routines, independence, and wellbeing.

Communicate effectively with the individual and their family.

Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.

Respectful and understanding of privacy and independence.

Ability to work on own initiative.

Previous care experience (preferred but not essential).

Patience and attention to detail

Good organisation skills

Additional Information

Training can be provided if needed.

This role is funded through Direct Payments.

You will need the right to work in the UK

This post is subject to disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

2x References will be requested after the interview if you are successful.

• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
• Good communication skills.
• Respectful and understanding of privacy and independence.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Previous care experience (preferred but not essential).
• Patience and attention to detail
• Good organisation skills
• Positive attitude
• Driver not essential but desired