Empowering PA Role - Support with Independence & Daily Life Ref: DP6648

Independent lives; Ferring; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care company in the UK is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide 1:1 support to an individual with an acquired brain injury in his home. The role involves assisting with daily living tasks such as medication, cooking, and personal care, while promoting independence in a nurturing environment. Candidates should have a full UK driving licence, strong interpersonal skills, and a flexible attitude towards working hours. Comfort with dogs is also essential, as a family pet may be present.

Qualifications

• Patient, honest, cheerful personality is essential.
• Must be fit and healthy to perform required duties.
• Comfortable with dogs as family pet visits regularly.

Responsibilities

• Prompt and administer medication.
• Assist with housekeeping and cooking.
• Provide companionship and transportation.
• Help with dressing, undressing, and personal care.
• Support walking and maintaining balance.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to support with personal care

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a kind, encouraging, and reliable PA to support a warm‑hearted and friendly man on a 1:1 basis in his own home. This is a rewarding and meaningful role where no two days are the same, and your support can make a real difference.

The role is based in a lovely, self‑contained bungalow on family grounds, offering a peaceful and supportive environment. While his family are close by, he lives independently, and the aim of the role is to promote and encourage that independence as much as possible.

The gentleman you'll be supporting has an acquired brain injury, which presents in varying degrees of disability. He is verbal and enjoys good conversation, especially around two of his favourite things – food and music! You would support him with day‑to‑day living, including making his breakfast, snacks, and light lunches (dinner is enjoyed with his family). Flexibility is key, as routines may vary and needs may shift slightly from day to day.

Responsibilities

• Medication prompting and administering
• Housekeeping and cooking
• Transportation and companionship
• Dressing, undressing, bathroom assistance, and personal care prompting
• Support with balance and walking to keep him steady and safe

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and ability to drive a manual vehicle
• Flexible attitude and willingness to work nights or other hours as required
• Fit, healthy, and able to undertake the required duties
• Patient, honest, cheerful, and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Good timekeeping, tidy, well organised, and able to follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Speak and read English to a reasonable standard and able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Comfortable working with dogs (family dog visits regularly)

Additional Requirements

• Non‑smoker preferred or willingness to refrain from smoking during working hours
• Ability to support an individual with an acquired brain injury and promote independence

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.