Caring & Energetic PA Wanted for Bright, Funny Young Boy in a Lively Family Home DP7726

Independent Lives; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A care services provider is seeking a caring and energetic Personal Assistant for a 13-year-old boy with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. The role is based in West Chiltington, requiring flexible hours from 4pm to 8pm. Candidates must have a valid driving licence and vehicle for commuting and supporting the child's needs. Ideal applicants are compassionate, reliable, and comfortable with pets. This position may offer employed or self-employed options depending on the candidate's suitability.

Benefits

Holiday pay for employed roles

Employment contract for employed roles

Experience with a friendly family environment

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Comfortable with animals.
• Patient and cheerful demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication prompting/administering.
• Provide personal grooming assistance.
• Engage in companionship activities.
• Support with eating and drinking.
• Assist with bathroom needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliable

Good timekeeping

Excellent interpersonal skills

Understanding of epilepsy care

Job description

Overview

Caring & energetic Personal Assistant wanted for a bright, funny 13-year-old boy with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. He uses a wheelchair full-time, has epilepsy (fully controlled) and a shunt. The role is based in the family’s countryside home in West Chiltington, working four days a week from 4pm to 8pm (flexible finish times, with a 4pm start essential to support his after-school routine). The family is friendly, with a twin brother and two dogs; Mum is nearby to offer guidance. Driving licence and own vehicle are required for travel in a wheelchair-adapted vehicle and for commuting to a rural location.

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic PA who can provide thoughtful, hands-on care and engage in positive companionship with the boy and, on Mondays when he is not home, his twin brother who has learning difficulties.

Duties

• Medication prompting/administering
• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance

Requirements & Logistics

• Hours per week: 4 days a week, 4pm–8pm (flexible finish times). Additional hours available during summer holidays
• Hourly pay rate: Employed - £15; self-employed - to be determined
• Location: West Chiltington, rural setting
• Full UK driving licence is essential; using the family’s wheelchair-adapted vehicle
• Own vehicle needed to commute to the home
• Comfort around animals (family has two friendly dogs)
• Right to work in the UK; Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check may be required

Candidate qualities

• Respectful of 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 duties
• Patient with excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest, cheerful, and creative
• Comfortable with pets
• Adheres to high health & safety standards
• Understanding/experience of epilepsy care
• Energetic, outgoing, and confident
• Must have a full UK driving licence

Notes

If successful, you will be engaged directly or employed by the individual employer, not by Independent Lives. Roles may be employed or self-employed depending on suitability and agreement with the employer. Employed roles include holiday pay and an employment contract. If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, your application has not been successful on this occasion.