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Personal Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 19 December 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 18 January 2026
Location: Chatham, Kent
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Medway Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 19122025SE1597151

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Summary

An older gentleman is looking for a Personal Assistant to provide companionship while his wife takes some time out for respite from her caring role.
He has a lifelong passion for sports and previously enjoyed playing football, basketball, golf, and even competed as a junior boxer. He also loves gardening and jazz music. He would like someone to chat with who shares similar interests and can accompany him to places such as garden centres, the clubhouse at his local golf course, and other local venues of interest.
He is looking for someone who is:
• Friendly, chatty, and open to getting to know him
• Understanding, patient, and flexible
• Reliable and punctual (he values routine)
• A sports enthusiast would be ideal!
• Able to provide transport in your own car (business insurance required)
• Knowledge of dementia would be an advantage
If you are a sociable sports fan who enjoys gardening and would like to make a positive difference, this could be the perfect role for you!

Requirements:
• Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by employer)
• References
Shifts:
• Mondays: 9:00am – 11:00am
• Wednesdays: 9:00am – 11:00am

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

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