Job Advert
Personal Assistant
Job Reference: 20241104VM1177592
Hours: 12 hours per week, no evenings or weekends required, flexibility is essential.
Wage: £13 per hour
Location: Gravesend
Duration: Permanent, subject to probationary period.
Description: Female personal assistant required for a 40 year old woman living in Gravesend with limited mobility. To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable the individual to live a better quality of life.
All applicants must hold a UK driving license, use of a car and are subject to a DBS check, the cost is covered by the employer.
Duties include meal preparation and cooking, assisting with occasional outings, checking medication has been taken, completing household tasks, and basic personal care needs.
Previous experience within a similar role is desirable although not essential. The applicant must be reliable, trustworthy, friendly, patient and understanding, willing to take the time to learn how to effectively best offer support and encourage independence. As the applicant will be privy to personal medical information, they must also be discreet and work confidentially.
Some common tasks are listed below:
● Food preparation and cooking healthy meals
● Household tasks such as cleaning, changing bed and washing clothes
● Assist with washing hair and dressing
● Accompany on social events and getting out into the community
There will be tasks not on this list that are required from time to time as the individual's symptoms fluctuate in severity.
How to apply
You can apply for this job by telephoning 03000 413600 and/or emailing dprecruitment@kent.gov.uk quoting the reference above.
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This job advert is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1-4