Direct Payments • Gravesend, Kent
About this role
Social Care Kent- Required - Female Personal Care Assistant
Job reference
20260507VM816889
Hours
5 Typically, hours per week
Wage
£12.71ph
Location
DA12
Duration
Permanent
Personal Assistant / Carer Required female – 5 Hours per Week (Flexible)
I am looking to employ a reliable and supportive Personal Assistant / Carer to provide 5 hours per week, with flexibility to meet the employer’s needs.
The hours will be mainly afternoons and early evenings, and flexibility is essential as support is required around appointments and daily living tasks. There is also the possibility of additional hours being available to cover when the other Personal Assistant is on leave.
Duties will include
Support with attending appointments
Support with shopping
Light cleaning and household tasks
Food preparation
General day‑to‑day support as needed
Essential requirements
Must be flexible with hours to meet the employer’s needs
Must be a driver with access to a vehicle (essential for appointments and shopping)
Must be comfortable and confident around one dog
Reliable, patient, and supportive
Able to work independently and follow guidance
Experience in a caring or support role is desirable but not essential, as a caring attitude and willingness to support are most important.
This role would suit someone looking for part‑time, flexible work, with the opportunity for occasional extra hours.
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Paragraphs 1–4.
The post is subject to relevant checks.
Post subject to disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
How to apply
You can apply for this job by telephoning 03000 413600 and/or email
direct.payments@kent.gov.uk and quoting the reference.
Two references will be required.