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Surrey Independent Living Charity; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Surrey Independent Living Charity is seeking a reliable Personal Assistant to support a 28-year-old man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to live independently at home and in the community.

The role involves personal care, health support, domestic tasks, and helping with social activities, with shifts from early morning to evening and some weekends.

You should be proactive, flexible and able to work with care routines; driving is essential for getting to activities and using a Motability vehicle.

Qualifications

• Full UK or EU driving licence (automatic) – essential for using the Motability vehicle
• Experience with manual handling preferred (training provided)
• Enjoys cooking and preparing healthy meals
• Positive, reliable and flexible (including some evenings/weekends)
• Comfortable supporting with personal care

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care: hoisting, dressing, toileting, showering, and stretching
• Support health routines: ventilation equipment and standing wheelchair use
• Handle domestic tasks: meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, and tidying
• Engage in social activities: attend events, outings, and occasional sailing
• General support: shopping, organisation, working from home, and lifting heavier items when needed

Skills

Driving license

Manual handling

Cooking

Reliability

Flexibility

Personal care

Job description

Support Worker required for young man with DMD supporting independent living (Ref 009702)

I’m a 28-year-old man living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), looking for a reliable and proactive Personal Assistant to support me in living an independent and fulfilling life at home and in the community.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll be supporting me across all aspects of daily life.

About the Role

You will provide support with:

• Personal care: hoisting, dressing, toileting, showering, and daily stretching.
• Health support: ventilation equipment, standing wheelchair, and weekly swimming.
• Domestic tasks: meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a tidy environment.
• Social activities: attending events, outings, and occasional sailing support.
• General support: shopping, organisation, working from home, and lifting heavier items when needed.

About You

• Full UK or EU driving licence (automatic) – essential for using my Motability vehicle for some activities
• Experience with manual handling preferred (training provided)
• Enjoys cooking and preparing healthy meals
• Positive, reliable, and flexible (including some evenings/weekends)
• Comfortable supporting with personal care

An interest in fitness or sport would be beneficial, as you’ll be supporting physiotherapy routines.

Working Hours

• Shifts between 7:00am – 8:00pm (flexibility to work outside these hours)
• Mix of 4–12 hour shifts across the week
• Flexible working pattern agreed in advance

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference and build a positive working relationship, this could be a great opportunity.