Personal Assistant

Job Reference

24042026MF1603002

Role

Personal Assistant (Permanent)

Location

ME2 – Strood

Hours

10 hours per week, with additional hours to cover sickness and annual leave

About the Role

We are seeking a female Personal Assistant with experience of dementia and anxiety to support an 83 year old woman in her own home. The role focuses on providing compassionate, reliable, and person centred support to enhance wellbeing and independence.

Support required includes companionship, personal care, meal preparation, feeding, and assistance with medication. As trust develops, there may also be opportunities to support the client to access the community, such as going out for a coffee

Essential Qualities & Skills

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Compassion & Empathy

A kind, understanding approach, sensitive to the client’s needs

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Reliability & Punctuality

Dependable and consistent attendance

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Communication

Good listening skills with clear, adaptable communication

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Patience & Calmness

Ability to remain calm and reassuring in challenging or stressful situations

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Initiative & Flexibility

Confidence to work independently and adapt to changing needs

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Respect & Dignity

Commitment to upholding privacy, personal choices, and possessions

Practical Skills & Experience

• Support with daily living activities, including:
• Personal care
• Medication support
• Meal preparation and feeding
• Knowledge and understanding of dementia and anxiety
• Supporting community access, when both the PA and client feel comfortable

Additional Requirements

• A driver is essential, with access to a vehicle and business insurance

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This role is subject to

• An Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by the employer if employed)
• Satisfactory references

Benefits for Employed PAs

We offer membership to the Blue Light Card for our employed Personal Assistants, giving you exclusive discounts across a wide range of retailers and services.

This employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010

For more information and to apply please contact sdsadmin@medway.gov.uk or call 01634331351.