Companion & Personal Assistant son NDS

Position Details

• Location:
  
  Worthing
• Employment status:
  Employed
• Hours per week: 6 hours per week (term time starting from school pick‑up; Tuesdays and any other day to be decided; school holidays: days and times flexible)
• Hourly pay rate: £12.21 per hour
• Drivers licence required:
  Yes

Our 15‑year‑old son, who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and uses a power chair, is looking for a friendly and fun personal assistant to support him with day‑to‑day activities such as school pick‑up, personal care, and companionship. The role involves physically supporting, providing good company, and assisting with feeding and personal grooming.

• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Transportation using a wheelchair‑accessible vehicle (training available)
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
• Other relevant duties as required

• Respectful of employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

• Non‑smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
• Successful applicants may be engaged directly or employed by the individual employer, not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self‑employed basis, depending on suitability and agreement. If employed, holiday pay and an employment contract will be provided.
• If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.