Live in Personal Care Assistant

Live-In Personal Care Assistant – Skook Management Consulting

We are looking for a dedicated Live-In Personal Care Assistant to support a young female student with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. This role offers training, a supportive environment, and opportunities to develop professional skills.

• Start Date:
  
  January 2026
• Location:
  
  Sussex (Term Time) / Surbiton (Holidays)
• Shift Pattern: 7 days on / 7 days off (live-in)
• Pay: £200 per day / £1,400 per week worked
• Accommodation:
  Free while on shift

The client has Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, relies on a powered wheelchair, and requires assistance with daily tasks such as personal care, dressing, cooking, cleaning, and general support.

• Independent and social – enjoys university life and events.
• Dedicated – represents GB in Boccia; trains regularly.
• Determined – balances studies, sport, health, and social life.
• Interests include music, travel, TV/Film, reading, puzzles.

You will provide support for the client’s personal health care, therapy, sporting, and social activities. You will help the client retain independence while ensuring comfort and safety.

• Open to ongoing feedback and instruction.
• Willing to undertake specific training for therapy support.
• Has hobbies/interests to pursue during on-call periods.
• Highly organized and excellent time‑management skills.
• Comfortable with manual handling and possible physical exertion.
• Respectful of confidentiality and privacy.

• Valid UK Driving Licence (Essential)
• Fluent English communication – verbal and written (Essential)
• Own transport or access to public transport to Falmer, Sussex, Surbiton, Kingston‑upon‑Thames
• Physically fit for manual handling and therapy delivery
• Domestic skills: cooking, light cleaning, laundry, and ironing as directed
• Non-smoker (due to client’s respiratory weakness)

This role is open to female applicants only, an occupational requirement permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to apply, please describe your interests in your cover letter.

All applicants will undergo appropriate screening, including past employer checks and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. The organisation commits to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.