Personal Support Assistant


Company:	Empower
Salary:	£14.80
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	RM13 0EL
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	12 Sept 2026

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Summary

Are you a naturally calm, patient and empathetic person looking for a truly rewarding one-to-one role?

We are seeking a reliable Personal Assistant to support a young adult who has a visual impairment, dementia and epilepsy.

Providing support primarily at a local day centre in Rainham, with occasional trips out into the community, you will be the steady, reassuring presence they need to navigate their day safely, happily and with confidence.

The person you will be supporting is sociable, humorous and absolutely full of personality.

Your responsibilities:

* Companion & Guide: Accompany and support at local day centre in Rainham and during occasional community outings.

* Sighted-Guide Support: Safely navigating environments together.

* Assistance with meals: providing supervision or physical assistance due to degeneration of swallowing muscles.

* Emotional Support: providing gentle reassurance, using calm communication and de-escalating distress with patience and deep empathy.

* Wellbeing & Engagement: Encouraging participation in activities they love while prioritising their safety.

* Personal Care: Assisting only when required.

Please email suitable CV and covering letter including why you are suitable for the role, quoting reference number LNO-RM13. References, Right to Work and Enhanced DBS check will be completed on the successful candidate.

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