Personal Assistant


Company:	Medway Council
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Chatham
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job reference: 240926PH1622918

Role: Personal Assistant

Hours: 5 Hours per week

Salary: £14.50 per hour

Location: Chatham

Closing date: 30 days

Job description:

A kind, reliable, and patient Personal Assistant is required to work flexibly to support an older gentleman with Alzheimers disease. The primary purpose of the role is to offer company and ensure his safety while his wife takes short breaks. This is a supportive role focused on presence, reassurance and gentle engagement rather than personal or medical care.

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

• Provide companionship and conversation in a calm, reassuring manner

• Ensure the gentleman always remains safe and comfortable

• Offer gentle supervision and support within the home

• Engage in simple activities as required

• Respond calmly to confusion or anxiety, offering reassurance as needed

• On occasion, collect the gentleman from his day service and accompany him home safely (full driving license and access to a car required)

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.

For more information and to request an application pack please contact paula.hatcher@medway.gov.uk or call 01634332301

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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