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Direct Payments; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,791,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Payments seeks a caring Personal Assistant to support a young autistic adult in Maidstone, helping with daily living, confidence, and community access. You will build a positive relationship and aid practical life skills.

The role emphasizes independence, supportive routines, and engagement with technology, gaming, and leisure activities, with a focus on reliable, patient, and dependable teamwork.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a young autistic adult to live a fulfilling, active and independent life.
• The successful applicant will build a positive relationship with me, encourage confidence, support community access and help him develop practical life skills.

Responsibilities

• Support community activities including bowling, swimming, walks, shopping and leisure.
• Encourage independence and confidence.
• Support technology, gaming, table tennis and other interests
• Assist with simple meal preparation.
• Encourage healthy routines and exercise.
• Work positively with the family
• Keep brief records where required.
• Kind, patient and dependable.
• Enjoys working with young adults.
• Interest in technology, gaming or sports is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and access to an insured vehicle.

Job description

Personal Assistant (Social Care) Maidstone

We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a young autistic adult to live a fulfilling, active and independent life. The successful applicant will build a positive relationship with me, encourage confidence, support community access and help him develop practical life skills.

Main Responsibilities

• Support community activities including bowling, swimming, walks, shopping and leisure.
• Encourage independence and confidence.
• Support technology, gaming, table tennis and other interests
• Assist with simple meal preparation.
• Encourage healthy routines and exercise.
• Work positively with the family
• Keep brief records where required.
• Kind, patient and dependable.
• Enjoys working with young adults.
• Interest in technology, gaming or sports is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and access to an insured vehicle.

Shift Pattern:

Hours are – 12 hours and 15 minutes between Monday to Sunday. Times to be agreed.