Complex Care Personal Assistant (Duchenne Support)

Independent Lives; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a 29-year-old man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Shift on Sunday 09:00–17:30. Duties include personal care, PEG feeding and tracheostomy care with ongoing training provided.

Applicants should have prior complex care experience, be reliable, and comfortable in a busy, active home environment. The role requires good communication, English literacy, and a positive, patient attitude.

Qualifications

• Previous complex care experience is essential.
• Right to work in the UK and DBS check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, PEG feeding and tracheostomy care as needed.
• Access the community daily and follow care plan instructions.
• Follow instructions and work on own initiative.
• Maintain hygiene, tidiness and health and safety at all times.
• Communicate effectively with the employer and be reliable.
• Respect privacy and confidentiality; be honest and cheerful.

Skills

Good timekeeping

Interpersonal skills

Honest and cheerful

Creative

Excellent communication

English literacy

Talkative and outgoing

Job description

Independent Lives is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a 29-year-old man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Shift on Sunday 09:00–17:30. Duties include personal care, PEG feeding and tracheostomy care with ongoing training provided.

Applicants should have prior complex care experience, be reliable, and comfortable in a busy, active home environment. The role requires good communication, English literacy, and a positive, patient attitude.