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Personal Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 07 May 2026
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 06 June 2026
Location: Rochester, Kent
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Medway Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 08052026PH1265859

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Summary

Job reference: 08052026PH1265859
Role: Personal Assistant
Hours: 4 Hours per week (flexible, to be arranged)
Location: Rochester

Job description:
We are looking for a kind, reliable, and supportive Personal Assistant to provide companionship and practical assistance to a lady living at home, while also giving her husband a short but valuable break from his caring responsibilities. The lady enjoys activities such as crochet and swimming and would benefit from someone who is patient, encouraging and happy to engage in these interests where possible.

As a personal assistant you will be required to provide support in a range of areas including but not limited to:

Accompanying her on outings such as shopping trips and short walks
Attending medical appointments (e.g. doctors visits)
Assisting with light meal preparation (e.g. lunch)
Providing friendly companionship and support with daily activities
Essential requirements:
Experience of supporting individuals with epilepsy
Caring, understanding and dependable in nature
Desirable:

Full driving license and access to a vehicle
Comfortable around, and ideally fond of, cats and dogs
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to someone’s quality of life while supporting a family carer.

If you are compassionate, trustworthy, and enjoy helping others maintain independence, we would love to hear from you.

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

Shift Pattern:
Hours are as above and flexible and to be agreed with the employer.

Benefits for Employed PAs: We offer membership to the Blue Light Card for our employed Personal Assistants, giving you exclusive discounts across a wide range of retailers and services.

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, your contract will be directly with 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.

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