Personal Assistant Chatham 6 hours £14.50 P/H

UKCIL Ltd.

North Carolina

On-site

USD 26,000 - 29,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. in Chatham is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a sociable young woman with mobility needs. The role is primarily community-based, focusing on activities, socialising and independence with some personal care and home support.

The successful candidate will be friendly, energetic, and reliable, with flexibility for weekends/school holidays and experience with hoists/manual handling. A UK driving license and own car are required.

Qualifications

Friendly, energetic, patient and reliable.
Confident supporting a young adult with physical care needs.
Comfortable working flexibly, including weekends and school holidays.
Able to follow medical and emergency protocols calmly.
Experience of hoists and manual handling.
Manual handling training in date.
A driver is required for this role to support community access.

Responsibilities

Build a positive, consistent and trusting relationship.
Support to access community activities such as shopping, social outings, creative activities and leisure interests.
Supporting socialising with friends and promoting independence.
Elements of personal care, including support with showering, dressing and toileting.
Safe use of equipment, including hoists.
Supporting safe travel and transfers in and out of vehicles.
Following agreed care plans, medical guidance and emergency protocols if required.
Planning and supporting enjoyable, age-appropriate activities.
Providing reassurance and support to help the client to feel confident and included.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Energetic

Patient and reliable

Flexible scheduling

Calm under pressure

Driver

Job description

Personal Assistant Chatham 6 hours £14.50 P/H

Role: Personal Assistant

Hours: 6 hours per week. Days and times to be agreed and flexible.

Location : Chatham

Job Description

A personal assistant is required to support a friendly and sociable young woman with a rare medical condition that affects her mobility. The client enjoys being out in the community and is looking for a fun, energetic and reliable PA who can support her to stay active, social and independent.

The role will be primarily community-based, supporting to access activities she enjoys, spend time with friends, and build her confidence and independence, with some elements of personal care and home support included.

The client has a great sense of humour and enjoys animals, art, shopping, musical theatre and music (especially Ed Sheeran).

She is keen to meet up with friends and would benefit from a PA who is confident, positive and engaging.

As a Personal Assistant you will be required to support with:

Building a positive, consistent and trusting relationship.
Support to access community activities such as shopping, social outings, creative activities and leisure interests.
Supporting socialising with friends and promoting independence.
Elements of personal care, including support with showering, dressing and toileting.
Safe use of equipment, including hoists.
Supporting safe travel and transfers in and out of vehicles.
Following agreed care plans, medical guidance and emergency protocols if required.
Planning and supporting enjoyable, age-appropriate activities.
Providing reassurance and support to help the client to feel confident and included.

About You

The ideal candidate will be: