Personal Assistant (Social Care)
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £14.56 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2025 |
| Location: | Sevenoaks, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Direct Payments |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 20250701KT189369 |
Summary
Social Care Female Personal Assistant Required
Job reference: 20250701KT189369
Hours: 21 Hours per week
Wage: £14:56 per hour
Location: Sevenoaks Kent
I am looking for someone who is reliable, a good communicator and shows dignity and respect towards others. There is no personal care required. You will be supporting a 50-year-old female with wellbeing difficulties. There is a family cat which is very loved, and you must respect and enjoy the company of a cat.
Responsibilities:
Communication
Establish a way for the person to reach out to you if needed when they feel anxious or stressed.
Stay Attentive/Socialisation
Check in with the client and do activities together ie watch a film, read a book, play a game, going to the local library, aqua aerobics, the cinema.
Attend community appointments.
Support with growing own vegetables and herbs.
Encourage Independence
Where possible, encourage independence by setting up the environment to allow them to do things on their own.
Support with washing up, loading and unloading of washing
Drying clothes and making the bed.
Requirements:
Experience: Prior experience in supporting individuals with, mental health, and wellbeing difficulties is essential.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with the client, be patient and encourage.
Reliability and Respect: Demonstrate reliability, dignity, and respect in all interactions.
Driving License and Insurance: Must have a clean driving license and business insurance to enable taking the client out.
DBS Check: The position is subject to a disclosure and barring service.
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4
How to apply
You can apply for this job by telephoning 03000 413600 and/or email direct.payments@kent.gov.uk and quoting the job reference.
Job reference: 20250701KT189369
Hours: 21 Hours per week
Wage: £14:56 per hour
Location: Sevenoaks Kent
I am looking for someone who is reliable, a good communicator and shows dignity and respect towards others. There is no personal care required. You will be supporting a 50-year-old female with wellbeing difficulties. There is a family cat which is very loved, and you must respect and enjoy the company of a cat.
Responsibilities:
Communication
Establish a way for the person to reach out to you if needed when they feel anxious or stressed.
Stay Attentive/Socialisation
Check in with the client and do activities together ie watch a film, read a book, play a game, going to the local library, aqua aerobics, the cinema.
Attend community appointments.
Support with growing own vegetables and herbs.
Encourage Independence
Where possible, encourage independence by setting up the environment to allow them to do things on their own.
Support with washing up, loading and unloading of washing
Drying clothes and making the bed.
Requirements:
Experience: Prior experience in supporting individuals with, mental health, and wellbeing difficulties is essential.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with the client, be patient and encourage.
Reliability and Respect: Demonstrate reliability, dignity, and respect in all interactions.
Driving License and Insurance: Must have a clean driving license and business insurance to enable taking the client out.
DBS Check: The position is subject to a disclosure and barring service.
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4
How to apply
You can apply for this job by telephoning 03000 413600 and/or email direct.payments@kent.gov.uk and quoting the job reference.