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Medway Council; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 5,648,000 - 5,924,000; Part time

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Job summary

Medway Council is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a lady with significant disability living in her own home in Gillingham. The role involves assisting with morning routines, personal care, and light household tasks to promote independence.

Flexible hours total 6 hours per week (2 Sat, 2 Sun, 2 other weekday). Applicants should be caring, reliable, and comfortable with intimate care; full training provided. Female applicants only as required by the client’s needs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with getting out of bed using a ceiling hoist and other equipment.
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Assist with washing, dressing and preparing for the day.
• Support continence care.
• Prepare breakfast and drinks if required.
• Carry out light household tasks related to care and wellbeing.
• Provide reassurance and person-centred support while promoting independence.

Skills

Kind and caring

Reliable and punctual

Good communication

Patient and calm

Willing to learn moving and handling

Independent worker

Desirable care experience

Job description

Hours: 6 Hours per week: 2 hours Saturday morning, 2 hours Sunday morning, 2 hours on another weekday to be agreed

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Location: Gillingham

About the role

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.

Duties will include

• 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.

About you

• 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.

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

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The client can only accept applications if you have the right to work in the UK.

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