Personal Assistants

Medway Council; Brompton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Medway Council is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a lady with significant physical disability to live independently at home in Brompton. The role involves morning routines, personal care, and use of equipment such as a ceiling hoist, with flexibility on hours to be agreed with the employer.

We welcome applicants who are kind, reliable and patient; female applicants only due to the nature of care required.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn moving and handling equipment safely.
• Good communication and a patient, respectful approach.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with getting out of bed using ceiling hoist and other equipment.
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect.
• Assisting with washing, dressing and preparing for the day.
• Supporting with continence care.
• Preparing breakfast and drinks if required.
• Carrying out light household tasks related to care and wellbeing.
• Providing reassurance and person-centred support while promoting independence.

Skills

Personal care

Moving and handling

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Independent working

Tools

Ceiling hoist

Moving and handling equipment

Job description

A compassionate, reliable and dependable female Personal Assistant is required to support a lovely lady with a significant physical disability and complex heath needs to live independently in her own home. My client is a full-time electric wheelchair user and requires support with all aspects of her morning routine. She enjoys reading and watching tv documentaries.

• Assisting with getting out of bed using a ceiling hoist and other specialist equipment
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Assisting with washing, dressing and preparing for the day
• Supporting with continence care
• Preparing breakfast and drinks if required
• Carrying out light household tasks related to the employer's care and wellbeing
• Providing reassurance and person-centred support while promoting independence wherever possible

The employer experiences significant fatigue and has complex health needs, so a calm, patient and understanding approach is essential. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting someone to remain safe, comfortable and independent in their own home. Hours are as above and to be agreed with the employer. Please note that this post is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, as the role involves providing personal and intimate care to a woman in her own home.

Benefits for Employed PAs:

We offer membership to the Blue Light Card for our employed Personal Assistants, giving you exclusive discounts across a wide range of retailers and services.

You will be:

• Kind, caring and respectful
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable providing personal and intimate care
• Willing to learn how to use moving and handling equipment safely
• Able to work independently while following agreed care routines
• A good communicator with a positive and flexible attitude

Previous experience in care is desirable but not essential, as full training can be provided for the right person.