Advert for Personal Assistant (Social Care) Ref: 20250915NN346924

Personal Assistant

Employer ref:
20250915NN346924

Hours: up to 26.25 hours per week, Flexible times

Wage: £12.58 per hour

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent.

About the Employer: A former qualified outdoor pursuits teacher and Para canoeist is seeking a compassionate and reliable Personal Assistant to support with daily living. Following a mountaineering accident at age 23, the employer is now a full-time wheelchair user with mobility challenges and wears callipers. They are awaiting a possible shoulder replacement due to recurring dislocations.

Despite physical limitations, the employer remains passionate about sports, wildlife, and art, and enjoys staying active and engaged in the community. They also enjoy using the computer for tasks such as online shopping and communication, but require support to do so effectively.

Role Overview: This is a rewarding opportunity to support someone in maintaining independence, health, and wellbeing. The PA will assist with personal care, mobility, and daily routines, while also enabling the employer to pursue their interests and attend appointments.

Key Responsibilities:
Assisting with personal care routines
Preparing nutritious meals from scratch with the employer
Supporting daily walking practice and mobility exercises
Helping with putting on and removing callipers
Accompanying to appointments and outings in the community
Supporting with wheelchair use and transfers
Assisting with online ordering, using a computer and mobile phone

About You:
Patient, flexible, and reliable
Physically able to assist with mobility and wheelchair support
Comfortable with personal care tasks
Good sense of humour and positive attitude
Confident using technology
Experience in care or support work is helpful but not essential
Experienced driver with a clean license
Must be eligible to work in the UK
A DBS check will be required

Additional Information:
You will be employed directly by the individual receiving support
Training and guidance will be provided
Flexibility in working hours may be required

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK with no criminal background. Post subject to DBS check.

This post is subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references.

Interview date to be arranged.
How to apply:
How to apply. To apply for this position and request an application pack please contact 03000 413600 or email dprecruitment@kent.gov.uk and quote reference number: 20250915NN346924