Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Gillingham, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Medway Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 22012026KN1640341 |
Summary
Ref: 22012026KN1640341
Role: Personal Assistant
Hours:Up to 20 hours per week
Salary: £15.50 per hour
Location: Gillingham (exact location in Medway to be confirmed)
Closing date: N/A
A young man is looking for a 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 mental health diagnosis and experience dealing with Schizophrenia diagnosis would be an advantage, support around medication routine and general welfare checks on daily basis. The hours may start low to begin with but will hopefully be build on over time.
Future support may be needed around attending medical appointments. Support with preventing self-neglect, encourage structure and routine.
Support with reaching goals set out in support plan.
Provide reassurance and prompts around personal hygiene, getting dressed, cooking, maintaining habitable home and managing safety around the house.
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 with mental health diagnosis is ESSENTIAL due to complex presentation. 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.
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.
Role: Personal Assistant
Hours:Up to 20 hours per week
Salary: £15.50 per hour
Location: Gillingham (exact location in Medway to be confirmed)
Closing date: N/A
A young man is looking for a 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 mental health diagnosis and experience dealing with Schizophrenia diagnosis would be an advantage, support around medication routine and general welfare checks on daily basis. The hours may start low to begin with but will hopefully be build on over time.
Future support may be needed around attending medical appointments. Support with preventing self-neglect, encourage structure and routine.
Support with reaching goals set out in support plan.
Provide reassurance and prompts around personal hygiene, getting dressed, cooking, maintaining habitable home and managing safety around the house.
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 with mental health diagnosis is ESSENTIAL due to complex presentation. 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.
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.