Personal Assistant - Night carer

Compass Disability Services; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A disability support service in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated support staff member for a young professional with Muscular Dystrophy. This role involves providing personal care, maintaining the hygiene of the home, and food preparation during night shifts. Candidates must possess a valid driving license to assist with transportation, and show strong communication skills, reliability, and respect towards the client’s independence. A flexible, professional attitude in a casual environment is essential. The position offers 36 hours per week at £13.50 per hour.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of holidays per year (pro rata) including Bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must be a car owner with a driving license to use the client's vehicle.
• Ability to provide personal care and maintain a hygienic home.
• Experience working in a casual yet professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of personal care to a gentleman with Muscular Dystrophy.
• Use a hoist where necessary and assist in maintaining a hygienic living environment.
• Prepare food and drinks for the client.

Skills

Good communication skills

Reliable and trustworthy

Punctual and flexible

Respect for confidentiality and dignity

Job description

The Role

To support a young professional gentleman living with Muscular Dystrophy, who enjoys television/film, travelling, music and sport to live an exciting and fulfilling life. He requires 1 new member of staff to join his team. This role is for night shifts.

Main Duties

• To provide all aspects of personal care
• To use a hoist
• To support to maintain a hygienic home (including laundry, cleaning, and tidying up etc)
• Food and drink preparation
• Opportunities to cover for colleagues on leave and sickness, and on occasions work extra hours, agreed in advance.
• Respectful of confidentiality and privacy
• Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy
• Respectful of dignity and independence
• Good communication skills and social skills
• Punctual, and flexible
• Suitable for a casual working environment but always remaining professional.
• Respectful of the home and family environment and the routine
• Car owner with driving licence essential to be able to use client's own vehicle

Please note, Compass Disability Services (Compass Independent Living Team) is a support, advisory and payroll service. We support people with a disability or long‑term health condition to live independently and retain control of their lives within the community. We are not the person that you will work for. You will work for the individual or family that we are supporting.

You must be able to prove the right to work in the UK. No sponsorships are available.

Hours: 36 hours per week to be worked between 20.30pm -08.30am
Hourly Rate: £13.50 per hour
Holidays: 5.6 weeks per year (pro rata) including Bank holidays