Personal Assistant – DH

We are looking for a caring, reliable individual to support a happy and sociable 38-year-old woman with profound and complex needs. The Individual has a great sense of humour, a bright smile, and enjoys being with people she knows well. She loves Disney films, singing, and walking her dog, and enjoys both indoor and community-based activities.

The individual uses a hoist for transfers and a moulded wheelchair when out and about. She also uses an acheeva for in the house. She communicates using vocalisations, body language, hand gestures, and a communication app. With support, she is an active participant in conversation.

The individual is tube‑fed via a jejunostomy and requires medication throughout the day and night. Full training in feeding and medication administration will be provided. She also requires full support with personal care, including bathing, stoma care, and changing her stoma bag.

• Support into wider community i.e. clubs/groups
• Support with going out and about such as going for walk / accessible swing / going for drives
• Support with going shopping
• Support with household duties such as doing laundry
• Support with in house activities like baking / arts and crafts / reading
• Support going to cinema / theatre
• Support to engage with family and friends
• Potential for care support or medication support if required during shift or activity (training will be given)

A full PVG will be required.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send a CV with role reference number – DH17488 to Dianne.hutt