Personal Assistant Chatham 6 hours £14.50 P/H

Posted 1 day 9 hours ago by UKCIL Ltd

£1,450 Hourly
Permanent
Not Specified
Secretarial & PA Jobs
Kent, Chatham, United Kingdom, ME4 4
Job Description

Personal Assistant Chatham 6 hours £14.50 P/H - Chatham - ME5

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 her 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, music (especially Ed Sheeran). She is keen to meet up with friends and would benefit from a PA who is confident, positive and engaging.

  • 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 feel confident and included.
About You
  • 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.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by employer) and references.