Personal Assistant

Ref

28052026KN991189

Role

Personal Assistant

Hours

9 hrs per week

Salary

£15.50 per hour

Location

Gillingham

Closing date

N/A

A young lady is looking for a non-smoking female personal assistant, to support her to live an independent life on a day-to-day basis. As a personal assistant you will be required to provide support in a range of areas including but not limited to:

Support with mobility vehicle, i.e picking up medication, shopping and cleaning.

Driver with a clean driver’s licence is a must.

Be physically fit and able to support with folding an unfolding wheelchair.

This is a job‑share role. Additional hours may be available to cover periods of annual leave or sickness for the other Personal Assistant.

Looking for someone to be open to get to know me, to be understanding, patient and flexible. Reliable and punctual. Experience of working as a Personal assistant is not necessary but keen learner would be an advantage. If you are friendly, enthusiastic, motivating, and caring and want to support someone to remain independent, this job is for you!

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by employer) and references.

This employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010.

Shift Pattern

Hours are as above and flexible between Monday to Sunday. Times to be agreed with employer.

For more information and to request an application pack please contact sdsadmin@medway.gov.uk or call 01634331351.

Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our clients. Should your application be successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by Medway Council.

The client can only accept applications if you have the right to work in the UK. Please do not apply if you require sponsorships or visa.

To be considered for this position please ensure you answer the following questions in your cover letter

• Do you have a full UK driving licence with no points or convictions?
• Are you comfortable driving in central London and on motorways?
• I swim regularly. Are you comfortable and confident in a swimming pool?
• Are you available on Tuesdays from 8 am?
• I socialise in queer spaces. Are you comfortable in these spaces?
• I have some mobility equipment that weighs 11kg. Would you be able to lift this into a car?
• Do you have experience navigating the medical systems in the UK? I require support to keep on top of my medical appointments and chase up missed correspondence with clinics.