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Compass Independent Living; Verwood; On-site; GBP 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Independent Living in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable Personal Assistant to support a 35-year-old wheelchair user in Verwood. This role covers bank shifts, evenings, and a focus on enablement, independence, and everyday life at home and in the community.

You’ll provide practical and social support, including personal care, household tasks, shopping, attending events, and light admin as needed.

Responsibilities

• Personal care (showering, dressing, hair and styling)
• Household tasks and meal preparation
• Shopping and errands
• Social activities: Support meeting friends, attending events, swimming, walks, or appointments
• Pet care (small older dogs)
• Light admin or organisational support when needed

Job description

Personal Assistant for bank shifts CILR/Dorset/150925

Personal Assistant for bank shifts with evening availability

The Role:

• A 35-year-old wheelchair user living with cerebral palsy is looking for reliable, motivated, and supportive people to join and build up their team in Verwood.
• This is a non – medical, enablement – focused role supporting independence, choice, and everyday life at home and in the community.
• They run their own business and wish to live an active, organised life that balances work, social time, and self-care. Maintaining energy, boundaries and independence is key, and having the right support helps make that possible.
• Days may include a mix of home-based work, social plans, and appointments sometimes busy, sometimes quiet as life sometimes is.
• A calm, practical approach and an appreciation of a good sense of humour go a long way here.
• The aim is to work alongside someone who values communication, autonomy, and mutual respect

Main Duties:

You’ll provide practical and social support, that may include:

• Personal care (showering, dressing, hair and styling)
• Household tasks and meal preparation
• Shopping and errands
• Social activities: Support meeting friends, attending events, swimming, walks, or appointments
• Pet care (small older dogs)
• Light admin or organisational support when needed

This is a choice focused role, taking direction, helping things run smoothly so the person you support can stay focused and engaged in both work and life.

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