Male required for 5 hours on Sunday to be a companion for a man with Muscular Dystrophy. JRW-DCC-001

Blue Sky Brokers; Heanor; On-site; GBP 3,000; Part time

Job summary

A local service provider in Heanor seeks a personal assistant to support a gentleman with Muscular Dystrophy on Sundays. The role involves companionship and light personal care, requiring a driver's license and a good sense of humour. Hours are 5 per week at a rate of £15/hour, with flexibility on timings. Ideal for someone looking for supplemental income while providing meaningful support.

Qualifications

• Driver with a clean driving licence is essential.
• Preferred male due to personal care aspects.
• Must have a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support during Sunday hours.
• Assist with minor personal care and feeding.
• Be punctual and patient as rapport building is important.

Skills

Driving

Patience

Sense of humour

Job description

Job Description

We are looking to recruit a male PA to support our employer for 5 hours per week on a Sunday. This role is great for someone who is looking for an extra income and a relaxing, laid back role. There will be a small element of personal care and feeding, however this will be minimal. Our employer has a diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy and is in a wheelchair, support to manoeuvre this around will be required. It may take some time for our employer to build a rapport with an employee, so patience and consistency will be required. Our employer relies on a machine to support with his breathing, full support and training on how to use this will be required. This role is to employ a buddy and a companion to keep our employer company within his home.

Roles and Responsibilities

• A small element of personal care
• Occasional support with feeding
• Buddy and companion

Specific Requirements

• A driver, with a clean driving licence.
• Preferably male, as there will be some element of personal care involved in this role.
• A great sense of humour!

Required Training

None required, this role is for companionship for a gentleman with Muscular Dystrophy.

About Me

I am a 35 year old man with Muscular Dystrophy and I am hoping to employ a PA who can keep me company on a Sunday afternoon/evening! I love watching and talking about football, watching films and using the Xbox and Playstation.

Hobbies and Interests

• Football
• Playstation
• Xbox
• Watching films

My Support Network

The individual lives at home with his Mother and has a team of other PA’s who work Monday – Friday.

My Household

• Do I smoke?
• No
• Can PA smoke during work hours?
• No

Advert Details

• Employer Gender: Male
• Hourly Rate: £15.00
• Micro Provider & Self Employed PA’s Rate of Pay (£/per hour): £17.60
• Hours Per Week: 5
• How will the hours be used: The hours are to be used on a Sunday, on an alternate basis of 12:00-17:00 week 1 and 16:00-21:00 week 2
• Employer requires transport: Yes