£18.29 per hour – Full or Part Time
Direct employment (not agency). 12‑hour waking night shifts.
Long‑term stable role supporting a disabled adult with Muscular Dystrophy.
Start Date: September/October 2026
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
I am a disabled adult with Muscular Dystrophy who requires 24/7 non‑invasive ventilation. I am funded through an NHS Personal Health Budget and live in my own home with my disabled mother and our two small dogs.
I am looking to hire several Personal Assistants with care experience to complete my team. This is a direct employment role (not self‑employed).
Shifts Available:
All shifts are 12 hours:
Week 1:
Week 2:
Some flexibility with start times may be possible, but shifts must remain 12 hours.
Waking nights are strictly awake shifts. Any sleeping or dozing will be treated extremely seriously and may result in dismissal.
About Me
I enjoy photography, long countryside walks, science, technology, computing, charity work, and travelling in my wheelchair‑adapted vehicle. I spend a lot of time on my computer, especially in colder months, and I have two small dogs.
I like going out at night to take photos, visit the cinema or just for a drive when it’s peaceful. Sometimes these can be longer trips, others just a short walk, so it’s important that my PA's are comfortable driving and going out at night on occasion.
After poor experiences with care agencies, I am building a reliable, flexible, understanding team who can adapt to my specific needs. I want to regain independence, pursue my hobbies, and reduce stress caused by unstable care.
Who I’m Looking For
You should:
- Work well within a team
- Be flexible for occasional changes due to events or appointments
- Be willing to cover shifts for staff holidays or illness
- Help me lead a safe, independent, fulfilling life
- Be a non‑smoker (no smoking or vaping on duty)
- Be female (Sex Discrimination Act 1975, Section 7(2)(ba) exemption)
- Have care experience
- Be competent and comfortable with personal care
- Be happy performing routine household tasks
- Be willing to accompany me on long walks (several miles)
- Respect my privacy, confidentiality, family, friends, and dogs
- Have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
Main Responsibilities
- Assist with daily living activities, personal care, and manual handling
- Drive my wheelchair‑accessible automatic van
- Administer medication and monitor health
- Attend appointments and act as my advocate when requested
- Maintain a safe environment and assist with mobility
- Keep my home clean and tidy
- Support with shopping and household tasks
- Care for my pets when needed
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
Night specific
- Listen for ventilator alarms or me calling
- Stay alert so I am not at risk
- Support with repositioning when needed
- Take me out if requested
Requirements
- Female applicants only
- Enhanced DBS (I will pay for this if needed)
- Full UK driving licence with no points or at‑fault insurance claims
- Willing and confident to drive my van
- Non‑smoker / non‑vaper
- Care experience essential
- Right to work in the UK
Interviews
There will be two stages:
- Informal interview with basic questions, either with me or my senior PA
- Practical interview including driving my vehicle with staff support and feedback
Further Details
- You will be directly employed by me
- Training provided
- Enhanced DBS paid for
- Registered with ILG PA (at my expense)
- Payroll handled by an NHS‑approved company
- Pay is a flat NHS rate (no enhancements for nights, holidays, overtime)
- This is not a live‑in role — you must have your own accommodation
- No sponsorship available
Pay: £18.29 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Paid training
Application question(s):
- Have you had any at-fault driving accidents in the last three years?
- Have you had any motoring convictions within the past five years?
- Are you a non‑smoker?
- Are you female?
- Are you comfortable working 12‑hour shifts?
- Are you able to work waking nights?
- Are you comfortable with personal care?
- Are you comfortable working in a home with two small dogs?
- Are you physically capable of assisting with manual handling and long walks?
Experience:
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Valid UK or EU Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
