Personal Assistant for young man in Southport - FTE - £33.1k

UKCIL Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a young man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Southport. This rewarding role involves providing essential personal care, including tracheostomy care and PEG feeding, while fostering independence and assisting with daily activities. Ideal candidates will be attentive, patient, and flexible, with a driving license required. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Join a dedicated team and help empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support roles is preferred.
• Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support for a young man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
• Assist with daily activities, medication administration, and independence.

Skills

Attentiveness

Flexibility

Calmness

Patience

Understanding

Education

Experience in care roles

Tools

Driving License

Job description

Personal Assistant for Young Man in Southport - FTE - £33.1k - Southport - PR9

Personal assistant required to support a 20-year-old male with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy who lives at home with his mother and siblings.

The right candidate needs to be attentive, flexible, calm, patient, and understanding.

Along with the neuromuscular condition, there will be support needed with:

1. Tracheostomy care
2. PEG feeding
3. Personal care
4. Medication administration

This is a care and support role; all care needs are to be provided, but also support with independence, going to college, and general day-to-day activities.

Experience is preferred, but full training will be given.

Day and night shifts available, 12-hour shifts:

1. £14.00/hr day shift
2. £17.00/hr night shift

Driving licence is essential.