Caring Personal Assistant for Teen with Autism & Epilepsy

Independent Lives; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives in Haywards Heath is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a friendly 17-year-old at home, helping with daily routines and enabling access to the community at his own pace.

The role involves personal care, prompting daily tasks, light housekeeping, and companionship. Experience with epilepsy and gastrostomy care is essential; you must be comfortable with pets and have a UK work right, a driving license, and own vehicle.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy and gastrostomy care is essential.
• Comfortable with pets (2 cats and 2 dogs) and able to manage personal care.
• Right to work in the UK and willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check if required.
• Valid driving licence and own vehicle is preferred due to on-site support.

Responsibilities

• Eating and drinking assistance
• Personal care
• Promoting daily routines (teeth brushing, getting dressed)
• Household tasks (bed making, hoovering)
• Support with accessing the community when ready
• Other duties as required by the employer

Skills

Caring

Patient

Reliable

Epilepsy care

Gastrostomy care

Job description

Independent Lives in Haywards Heath is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a friendly 17-year-old at home, helping with daily routines and enabling access to the community at his own pace.

The role involves personal care, prompting daily tasks, light housekeeping, and companionship. Experience with epilepsy and gastrostomy care is essential; you must be comfortable with pets and have a UK work right, a driving license, and own vehicle.