Personal Assistant (Social Care)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | 12.71 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Canterbury, Kent |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Direct Payments |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 20260422JB1392377 |
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Social Care - Personal Assistant
Job reference: 20260422JB1392377
Hours: Both full-time and part-time work available, to cover 76 hours per week
Wage: £12.71 per hour
Location: Canterbury - Kent
Duration: Permanent
Interviews expected to be held: ASAP
Expected start date: ASAP
ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION
We are a family who are looking for help with Frank who is 28 years old and has Autism and Down Syndrome. We have home educated Frank following many intense neurological programs since 2004. Previous experience is not needed, and we will accompany you with your first sessions until you are comfortable with your role. We work to develop Frank’s independence and communication, as his verbal communication is limited. Our approach is to bring fun and joy to his learning through enthusiastic motivation, trying, and repetition.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Frank is very active and has many different hobbies. He loves to play music, paint, dance, sing, play creative and constructive games, and do sports. The main goal is to develop his independence and learning through engaging with him in his favourite activities, as well as inspire him to do simple household tasks together. We encourage PA’s to share with Frank their own hobbies and passions.
HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLBEING CONSIDERATIONS
You will be working in a family home and progressively you might be doing some activities outside the home environment. We expect you to be respectful of the family home.
Qualifications/Training
No qualification requested. We have worked with psychology, maths, history, drama, and music students as well as musicians, mathematicians, people in retirement in the past, so anyone is welcome. We are introducing BSL so anyone with experience or willing to learn.
Skills/ Abilities
Reliable, respectful, patient, enthusiastic, calm
Good at following instructions
Flexible and open-minded
Person specification
Essential Criteria Desirable Criteria
QUALIFICATIONS Not essential Level 2 Health & Social or related qualification
EXPERIENCE Not essential Experience in social care
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Reliable, respectful, patient, enthusiastic, calm Good at following instructions
Flexible and open-minded
KNOWLEDGE Not essential Knowledge of supporting people with additional needs
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Empathetic
Naturally caring
Excellent timekeeping
Patient
Open-minded
Attentive
Good sense of humour
Respectful
Willing to learn
Post subject to disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
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 reference
Job reference: 20260422JB1392377
Hours: Both full-time and part-time work available, to cover 76 hours per week
Wage: £12.71 per hour
Location: Canterbury - Kent
Duration: Permanent
Interviews expected to be held: ASAP
Expected start date: ASAP
ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION
We are a family who are looking for help with Frank who is 28 years old and has Autism and Down Syndrome. We have home educated Frank following many intense neurological programs since 2004. Previous experience is not needed, and we will accompany you with your first sessions until you are comfortable with your role. We work to develop Frank’s independence and communication, as his verbal communication is limited. Our approach is to bring fun and joy to his learning through enthusiastic motivation, trying, and repetition.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Frank is very active and has many different hobbies. He loves to play music, paint, dance, sing, play creative and constructive games, and do sports. The main goal is to develop his independence and learning through engaging with him in his favourite activities, as well as inspire him to do simple household tasks together. We encourage PA’s to share with Frank their own hobbies and passions.
HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLBEING CONSIDERATIONS
You will be working in a family home and progressively you might be doing some activities outside the home environment. We expect you to be respectful of the family home.
Qualifications/Training
No qualification requested. We have worked with psychology, maths, history, drama, and music students as well as musicians, mathematicians, people in retirement in the past, so anyone is welcome. We are introducing BSL so anyone with experience or willing to learn.
Skills/ Abilities
Reliable, respectful, patient, enthusiastic, calm
Good at following instructions
Flexible and open-minded
Person specification
Essential Criteria Desirable Criteria
QUALIFICATIONS Not essential Level 2 Health & Social or related qualification
EXPERIENCE Not essential Experience in social care
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Reliable, respectful, patient, enthusiastic, calm Good at following instructions
Flexible and open-minded
KNOWLEDGE Not essential Knowledge of supporting people with additional needs
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Empathetic
Naturally caring
Excellent timekeeping
Patient
Open-minded
Attentive
Good sense of humour
Respectful
Willing to learn
Post subject to disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
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 reference