Personal Assistant (Social Care) Maidstone (Female Applicants Only)
| Company: | Direct Payments |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £18.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Maidstone |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 2 days remote |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 1 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Social care - Support Workers Required (Female Applicants Only) – Maidstone Kent
Ref: 20261001VM1455205
Hours: 10 hours per week over two days
Rate of pay £18.50ph
Available Positions
Position 1
• Saturday: 6 hours
• Administrative support: 4 hours
Position 2
• 5 hours on Friday
• 5 hours on a second day (to be agreed)
About the Role
I am looking for two reliable and experienced support workers to provide assistance both in the community and with administrative tasks.
The role includes:
• Supporting me to attend social activities such as cinema trips, bowling, shopping, classes, sporting activities, meeting friends, craft fairs, markets, and other events.
• Attending appointments and meetings with me.
• Assisting with shopping and community access.
• Helping with paperwork, form filling, emails, and telephone calls when required.
• Providing support in a way that promotes my independence and follows my instructions.
You must have:
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Experience of supporting people with Autism, or relevant training.
• Computer skills and confidence using email and online systems.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Flexibility to change days at short notice when required.
• A reliable, trustworthy, patient, and understanding approach.
• Be a non-smoker.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must:
• Have an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Hold Public Liability Insurance.
• Be registered with HMRC and able to work on a self-employed basis.
• Be able to provide a monthly invoice for services provided.
How to Apply
Please send a covering letter and CV outlining:
• Your relevant experience.
• Your suitability for the role.
• Answers to any screening questions provided.
You must meet all of the essential requirements listed above to be considered for this role. This is
Due to the nature of the support required, applications are invited from female applicants only.
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraph 1-4.
Only applicants who meet all of the essential criteria will be considered. Thank you.
How to apply
You can apply for this job by send an up to date CV to autisticcrafting@gmail.com and filling in an application form, Screening questions will be required. You must meet all the requirements of the role to be considered.