Job Description

Location: Private home, Reigate RH2

Hours: Flexible (morning / daytime / occasional evening support)

Start: immediate

About Me

I'm a 27-year-old woman with a progressive muscle-wasting condition (limb-girdle muscular dystrophy). I use a wheelchair and hoist and am physically dependent on support, but I value independence, dignity, and honesty.

I'm looking for reliable, down-to-earth Personal Assistants who understand that good care is about consistency, trust, and treating someone like a human -- not a task list.

What the Role Involves

Hours

I have funding in place for up to 42 hours per week. My expectation is that this is allocated between up to 3 PAs, depending on individual hours and weekly rotas.

The rota will cover 7 days per week. Please indicate when you apply if you are looking for weekdays, or weekends, or both.

Support varies day to day depending on fatigue and pain. Tasks may include:

Personal Care & Mobility

Hoisting and safe transfers Helping me get in and out of bed Support with toileting, washing, showering, dressing Hair washing and personal grooming Skin care (moisturising/tanning - important for my wellbeing)

Daily Living

Assistance with food and drinks when needed Light meal prep (help with lifting, oven use, draining pans) Putting washing on and checking washing machine / dryer Light household tasks (quick kitchen/bathroom clean, hoovering if needed) Driving to appointments in my adapted Motorbility van. Checking bins Helping feed my cat

General Support

Being flexible and calm when my body doesn't cooperate Supporting my independence where possible, without pressure Respecting privacy, dignity, and boundaries

What I'm Looking For

You don't need previous PA experience (training can be given), but you do need to be:

Reliable and on time (this is very important) Comfortable with personal care Calm, patient, and respectful Able to adapt to fluctuating needs Someone who understands mental wellbeing is part of care Living in close proximity to Reigate RH2.
Consistency matters more to me than anything. Familiar faces make a huge difference.

Why This Role Matters

I've had poor experiences with agency care in the past, including missed and late calls, which seriously affected my mental health. I'm now building a small, consistent PA team so I can live safely and with dignity in my own home.

If you're someone who genuinely cares about helping someone live their life -- not just "doing tasks" -- this role could be a good fit.

Additional Info

Hoist training can be provided Female PAs preferred for personal care Direct Payments employer (support available)
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 42 per week

Work Location: In person