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Direct Payments; Town of Ashford (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Direct Payments is seeking a Personal Assistant in Social Care to support a 24-year-old woman with Downs Syndrome in Ashford, Kent. The role focuses on enabling independence through practical daily living tasks, meal preparation, shopping, and safe community participation.

The position is 21 hours per week with fixed shifts (Mondays and Fridays, plus Thursdays up to 4 hours, plus 3 flexible hours). DBS check is required; own transport preferred, mobility car available, and training can be

Qualifications

• Able to assist with daily living tasks and personal care as needed.
• Support with meal preparation, shopping, and light housework.
• Encourage independence and safe community participation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and safe cooking.
• Support daily living tasks such as shopping and laundry.
• Help access the community for leisure activities.
• Provide respite and help with independence building.

Skills

Practical assistance

Daily living support

Mobility assistance

Home management

Job description

Personal Assistant in Social Care – Ashford, Kent

Personal Assistant in Social Care – Ashford, Kent

Job reference: 20260908HD1638563

Hours: 21 hours per week

Wage: £13.00 per hour

Location: Ashford, Kent

Duration: Permanent

Personal Assistant required to support a young lady with Downs Syndrome, aged 24 in Ashford, Kent.

I live with my mother who supports me to manage my condition, Hirshsprung Disease.

I have a permanent Stoma which I am able to manage largely independently but I require a PA to support me with practical tasks to build independence around daily living skills such as meal preparation, shopping, accessing the community for leisure activities and to enjoy food safely.

My previous PA provided paid respite - overnight support 2 nights per month at my home which meant I could gain in independent living skills and also meant my mum could have a well deserved rest.

I hope to build trust and a good relationship with my new PA so that in time I would be able to have this same arrangement in place. Therefore, ability to accommodate respite at my home would be preferable.

There is already 1 PA in post and some training can be provided so the successful applicant can be secure in how they can support me.

Hours:

Mondays: 7 hours

Fridays: 7 hours

Thursdays: up to 4 hours

3 hours spare to be used flexibly.

Own transport preferable but use of mobility car is available.

Job offer subject to a DBS check.

Interview date: ASAP after successful application form received.