Social Care - Personal Assistant
| Company: | UKCIL |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 - £12.71 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Canterbury, CT2 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 May 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Social Care - Personal Assistant
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 25f866a9
PERSONAL ASSISTANT WORK OPPORTUNITY
(5x opportunities available to cover 76 hours per week)
KEY INFORMATIONPaid (inc. salary range) or Voluntary: Training and probation period as volunteer usually 3 sessions. Following training, a paid position will be offered at £12.71/hr.Length of contract: Flexible, all year round.Notice period: ASAPHours of work: Full-time or part-time (minimum 8-20 hours/week)Location: Westgate, Canterbury, Town CentreResponsible to: Isabelle and Frank WalshApplication process: Informal in person interviewInterviews expected to be held: ASAPExpected start date: ASAPORGANISATIONAL INFORMATIONWe 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.DESCRIPTION OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESFrank 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 CONSIDERATIONSYou 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.PERSON SPECIFICATIONQualifications/TrainingNo 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/ AbilitiesReliable, respectful, patient, enthusiastic, calmGood at following instructionsFlexible and open-mindedIf this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please call: 03330508010 or email: support@ukcil.com
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Meal Preparation
- Domestic Care
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
- Self Employed
Training
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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