Personal Assistant - part time


Company:	Medway Council
Salary:	from £14 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Nov 2026
Closing date:	11 Dec 2026

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Summary

Job ref: 111126MO133099

Job role: Personal Assistant

Location: Chatham, Kent

Hours: 5 - 7.5

Hourly rate: £14.00

Start date: ASAP

About the role:

A lady is looking to employ a female personal assistant, to support her to access swimming two or three times per week.

Key responsibilities:

As a personal assistant you will be required to:

• Support her to access swimming at a nearby leisure centre

• Support, if and when required, with preparing swimming bag with appropriate clothing

• Opportunity for more hours to cover another PA when on holiday

• You can either swim alongside this lady or spectate from the sides

About you:

Looking for someone who is patient, caring and friendly, and who is able to build a rapport over time.

This lady is registered blind and has a guide dog, so it is very important that you are happy to be around dogs and understand that her dog is an essential companion and type of support in her day-to-day life.

Due to her sight impairment, it is key that you are approachable, reliable and willing to build a strong relationship with her to develop trust and understanding.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by employer) and references.

This employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010.

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.

Essential requirements

Essential Requirements: • Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle during support • Allowing her guide dog into your car to support when out of the home – a blanket can be provided to put down in the car to reduce the transfer of dog hair if needed • An understanding of sight impairments • Experience with supporting people with visual impairments is desired but not essential

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