Personal assistant (Social Care) Faversham
| Company: | Direct Payments |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Working pattern: | Remote |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Personal Assistant / Support Worker – Part-time position
Hours
Up to 16 hours per week during term time and up to 30 hours per week during non-term time.
The available hours are likely to be divided between two or three Personal Assistants, so applicants interested in a smaller number of regular hours are welcome.
The working pattern will be agreed with the successful applicants and may include some daytime, evening and occasional weekend work.
Rate of pay
Hourly rate to be confirmed, subject to the local authority-funded rate, plus agreed expenses.
Paid holiday entitlement, pension contributions where eligible, and training and development opportunities are provided.
Location
Based in Dunkirk, near Faversham, with activities taking place locally and in the surrounding area.
Outline of the role
We are looking for a calm, reliable and supportive Personal Assistant to work with a young adult with autism who also experiences significant anxiety and mental health difficulties.
The role is to provide practical support, companionship and encouragement, helping him to participate in educational, therapeutic, social and community activities and to develop greater confidence and independence.
No personal care is required.
Main responsibilities
• Supporting the young adult to prepare for and participate in activities in and outside the home.
• Supporting him to attend educational, therapeutic and social activities.
• Driving him to and from appointments, activities and places of interest.
• Supporting him to access the local community, including shops, cafés, clubs, leisure activities and public places.
• Helping him to develop independent-living skills, including cooking, shopping, using public transport, budgeting and managing daily routines.
• Supporting with planning and preparing healthy meals.
• Assisting with appropriate household tasks, including shopping, laundry, cleaning and general organisation.
• Helping him to plan and structure his time.
• Supporting him to take gradual steps towards greater confidence and independence.
• Providing calm and appropriate support during periods of heightened anxiety, following agreed plans and guidance.
• Building a consistent, trusting and respectful working relationship.
This is not an exhaustive list. The successful applicant may be asked to undertake other similar and reasonable tasks relating to the role.
Working pattern
Up to 16 hours per week during term time and up to 30 hours per week during non-term time are available across the support team.
The hours are likely to be divided between two or three Personal Assistants. Applicants seeking a smaller number of regular weekly hours are therefore welcome to apply.
The exact days and hours will be discussed with shortlisted applicants and agreed according to the young adult’s support needs and the availability of the successful candidates.
Some flexibility will be required, and the role may include occasional evening or weekend work by prior agreement.
Benefits
• Paid holiday entitlement.
• Pension contributions where eligible.
• Reimbursement of agreed mileage and expenses.
• Relevant training and development opportunities.
• Flexible and regular hours.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a young adult’s confidence, wellbeing and independence.
How to apply
For further information or to apply, please contact: Please contact 03000413600 or email DP Recruitment - AH Quoting ref 20260821NN1578417
Rachael
Email: rachaelcarley1@gmail.com
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