Personal Assistant Chatham up to 6 hours term time and 30 hours school holidays £14.50 P/H - Chatham - ME5
Job Reference (de6d79ec)
Role: Personal Assistant
Hours:
School term time (39 weeks per year):
Up to 6 hours per week. Days and times to be agreed and flexible.
School holidays (13 weeks per year):
Up to 30 hours per week, flexible to support a mix of activities and family needs. Exact days and times to be agreed.
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, musicals 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:
- 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.
Services
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Self Employed
Training
Moving & Handling
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Can drive a motability equipped car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep